How to Properly Dispose of a Disposable Vape

Disposable vapes have created a whole new level of convenience for avid vaping enthusiasts and beginners alike. There's just one small problem... disposing them. 

Let's look at some safe ways to dispose of your vape disposable...

Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Your Disposable

There are several reasons why you wouldn't want to just simply toss your disposable vape in the trash. 

First and foremost, disposable vapes go to the landfill, which is already fully of lithium-ion batteries. Batteries can be incredibly toxic to the environment and local wildlife. If it were to explode, melt, or break and leak, it would leave a long-lasting and detrimental effect on the local area. 

On top of that, the outer casing is plastic, which is proven to be toxic to the environment. 

Anyway, let's talk about how to properly dispose of those disposable vapes in an eco-friendly manner. 

Return Your Disposable to the Vape Shop You Purchased it From (Or, Really, ANY Vape Shop)

You can almost always bring back your disposable vape to the vape store where you bought it, but it's always best to check first. You should probably them a call ahead of time.

If they do accept old vapes, there you go -- return one when you're getting your replacement.

 Battery Bins

There are a lot of battery bins scattered around your city, usually at supermarkets. First, let's mention that not every single location offers battery bins, but it's worth investigating. Some of these spots might also take your disposable vape.

Some stores you should check out for supermarket battery bins: Home Depot, Best Buy, Battery Plus, etc. 

Also, the safest approach is to remove the battery before disposal. Online tutorials can guide you through this process, but if you're unsure, it's better to let someone else handle it.

 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site

Have you ever checked out a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site? It just might be your safest option. There are quite a few locations nationwide that offer programs for the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, almost always at no cost.

These guys are used to handling e-cigarettes and vapes, so you know safety and proper procedures are being utilized. When we talk about "safely," it means that mishandling a disposable vape could potentially harm someone due to its contents, such as battery acid and nicotine.

Using nicotine through vaping carries health risks, and skin absorption is particularly concerning. Nicotine absorbed through the skin can lead to serious health issues like nausea, dizziness, labored breathing, and even seizures.

Furthermore, mishandling the battery could lead to fires that spread to other waste items, causing significant damage.

Anyway, disposables are fun and come in many different delicious flavors (may we suggest the Geek Bar Pulse Sour Apple Ice?), but when you're finished with them, you have options. There are plenty of solutions you can take to ensure our landfills aren't filled up with toxic elements and products.

Happy vaping. 

Source: 

https://misthub.com/blogs/vape-tutorials/eco-friendly-ways-to-dispose-of-your-disposables