A toxic, plastic problem: E cigarette waste and the environment Dispose of Properly! Vape Pens and E Cigarettes use rechargeable batteries also known as lithium ion batteries. They MUST be disposed of properly. Throwing them away in your trash or recycling can cause Two e cigarettes are thrown away every second in the UK. What damage do they do? Euronews Boutique E Liquide & Cigarette lectronique Vap Station