Let’s Recycle E-cigarette & Vapes Safely
Did you know that binned e-cigarettes and vapes are causing chemical fires across the UK? Contact the Kenny Waste Management team to start recycling your waste instead.
Vapes, e-cigarettes, and any other items that contain lithium-ion batteries are extremely flammable and must not under any circumstances be placed in any skip, wheelie bin, or non-specified container.
This is a UK-wide issue for the waste and recycling industry, and we are committed to helping our customers be a part of the solution.
Did You Know?
More than 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions could be eliminated if the UK can meet battery recycling targets.
Are employees, customers, or members of the public using vapes at your business premises or construction site?
Our Vape Recycling solution offers fully compliant and secure indoor storage of vape pens and e-cigarettes before they are transported to be recycled at a fully licensed dedicated WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) facility.
Why Recycle?
E-cigarettes and vapes require a separate disposal solution as they are a type of hazardous WEEE.
This is a significant issue facing the UK at every level; we have explored all the options and we firmly believe that recycling is the best option for this rapidly exploding waste stream.
Recycling e-cigarettes prevents fires, and it also extends the lifespan of our planet’s limited resources. Please do your part.
What Are The Risks of Incorrect Disposal?
Due to built-in batteries, any vape or e-cigarette poses a serious fire risk as soon as it becomes damaged.
This can occur in the compaction mechanism of a bin lorry, the shredding of mixed waste for further processing, or even in day-to-day situations where a vape pen has become compromised. As soon as the anode connects with the cathode in a discarded device, the battery undergoes an explosive process called thermal runaway.
The resulting chemical fire is extremely difficult to extinguish. Our fire safety poster is viewable online and free to download.
Where Can I Learn More?
To get the full story about the wider issue facing the waste and recycling industry, throughout the UK and beyond, you can visit the Kenny Waste Management blog:
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