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 Did you know Lithium ion batteries, commonly used in vapes, can catch fire if they're damaged, improperly disposed of, or left charging long enough to overheat. Vaping is often seen as HOW on earth are disposable vapes with LITHIUM batteries LEGAL? : r extremelyinfuriating Single use vapes sparking surge in fires at UK waste plants Vaping The Guardian