Also called: vape pod, vape cartridge, refill pod, e-liquid pod, vape coil
Drop-off point
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Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes must take one back when you buy a similar vape, and most take any used vape; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycling centre
England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes should take them back, or use a recycling centre; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycling centre
Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes take them back and some Welsh councils collect them with your recycling; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycle at home, Recycling centre
Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes should take them back; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycling centre
Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes must take one back when you buy a similar vape, and most take any used vape; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycling centre
England-wide guidance, checked 26 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes should take them back, or use a recycling centre; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycling centre
Scotland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes take them back and some Welsh councils collect them with your recycling; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycle at home, Recycling centre
Wales-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
Drop-off point
Not in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point.
Shops that sell vapes should take them back; never bin them because the batteries cause fires.
Also: Recycling centre
Northern Ireland-wide guidance, checked 27 Sep 2026. View the source
National schemes anyone in the UK can use.
Free · Return in store
Shops that sell vapes must take used vapes back free of charge; the law only requires it when you buy a similar vape, but most vape shops take them anyway.
Source: cdn.acs.org.uk, checked 10 Oct 2026.
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