Five million vapes thrown away a week, campaign group says The Independent UK Cornwall MP Urges Vaper Not Throw Disposable Vapes Easily Vapes are litter! The nicotine in e liquids, as well as the heavy metals in vape batteries, are hazardous wastes that can leach into public waterways and harm our sensitive river species. Vape Did you know your disposable vape is classified as e waste? Tossing it in household bins can cause long lasting harm in the environment, but recycling it only takes seconds. Just hand it