Where Should Disposable Vapes Go? The Correct Way to Dispose of Them As single use vapes were banned in the UK from June 2025, many people have started using new models like rechargeable vapes and 'vape pods'. Used vape pods are electrical items and should Millions of vapes and pods are still being binned every week in the UK, causing dangerous fires and wasting valuable materials. The good news is that they can be recycled! Vape (electronic cigarette) recycling Horsham District Council How to Dispose of Vapes Safely? (A Complete Guide)