Most young users put disposable e cigarettes in trash, creating huge streams of toxic and hazardous waste, as companies fail to take responsibility Vapes don't just end up as waste, they're becoming a serious safety risk. This graphic shows the reality behind the growing vape problem in the UK: 1,200 fires linked to Where Should Disposable Vapes Go? The Correct Way to Dispose of Them An engineer went viral after salvaging lithium ion batteries from roughly 500 discarded disposable vapes and using them to power his home. What looked like everyday trash turned into a functional energy storage