## Vape disposal solutions to help you stay compliant Did you know that 13 vapes are thrown away every second in the UK? That is 8 million a week, **or 416 million a year!** This has a huge impact on the environment when they are not disposed of correctly. Our vape disposal service allows you to easily dispose of your vapes while ensuring you remain compliant and sustainable. Whether your business is a vape shop, supermarket or electronics retailer, Veolia can help you to comply with the vape takeback scheme. Order your vape recycling bin today and our experts will work with you to provide you with everything you need. [Request a vape bin]() ### What is the vape takeback scheme? If you are a retailer of vapes, then by law you are required (since 1st April 2024) to offer a vape takeback scheme. This requires you to offer a vape recycling bin for your customers to dispose of their vapes. [Contact us](mailto:uk.veolia.vapes.all.mailbox@veolia.com) ### How to comply with the takeback scheme? Veolia has developed a simple to use vape recycling solution that meets the legal requirement, allowing you to recycle used vapes and the associated components safely. In addition to its simplicity, our solution extracts valuable component materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese to be repurposed into new products. ![Vape Recycling Containers](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2025/07/Vape%20Recycling%20Containers_1.jpeg.webp?itok=OkRezSIA) ### Vape takeback scheme steps **To start your vape takeback scheme, you'll need to:** 1\. **Order** **Contact us to order your vape recycling bin** 2\. **Accessibility** **Once you have received your vape bin, you must ensure that the bin is accessible for customers to discard their waste vapes** 3\. **Collection** **Once the bin is full, liaise with us to arrange collection** ### Why should you comply with recycling vapes? ![Safety Icon](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2025/06/Safety%20Icon_3.png.webp?itok=gZKu4Lmb) ### Avoid costly fines Trading Standards Officers, and Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) inspectors have significantly increased their high-street spot-checks. Failure to comply with the regulations is leading to significant fines and prosecutions. ![Safety Icon](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2025/06/Safety%20Icon_3.png.webp?itok=gZKu4Lmb) ### Ensure maximum safety Incorrectly disposing of vapes in general waste or recycling bins is dangerous. When the lithium batteries are crushed they become extremely flammable, posing a significant health and safety risk. ![Safety Icon](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/default/public/image/2025/06/Safety%20Icon_3.png.webp?itok=gZKu4Lmb) ### Protect the environment By recycling vapes correctly, elements of the vape can be repurposed into valuable resources and lower your carbon emissions. [Speak to our experts](https://www.veolia.co.uk/compliance.veolia.vesuk@veolia.com) to find out more. **Partner with Veolia to combat improper vape disposal** [Contact Us]() ![Image of vape parts amongst greenery](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2025/07/AdobeStock_1199508370.jpeg.webp?itok=wdAtBy0d) ### Latest news [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2023/06/Screenshot%202023-06-05%2011.52.03.png.webp?itok=gIn0IHyl) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/press-releases/veolia-launches-nationwide-vape-collection-scheme)[Veolia launches nationwide vape collection scheme](https://www.veolia.co.uk/press-releases/veolia-launches-nationwide-vape-collection-scheme) ### [Veolia launches nationwide vape collection scheme](https://www.veolia.co.uk/press-releases/veolia-launches-nationwide-vape-collection-scheme) ### More dangerous waste solutions [ ![electronics ](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2023/02/image%20-%202023-02-23T134634.003.jpg.webp?itok=XfCLGV4f) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#electricalitems)[Electricals](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#electricalitems) ### [Electricals](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#electricalitems) [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2021/02/batteries.PNG.webp?itok=W14C6IWv) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#batteries)[Batteries](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#batteries) ### [Batteries](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#batteries) [ ![Nitrous Oxide Canisters being treated safely](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2024/02/Nitrous%20Oxide%20Canisters.jpg.webp?itok=abc6NWiu) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#gasbottles)[Gas Bottles](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#gasbottles) ### [Gas Bottles](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#gasbottles) [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc1681/files/styles/media/public/image/2021/03/WEEE.jpg.webp?itok=aFWfHZmw) ](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#digitalitems)[Digital Items](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#digitalitems) ### [Digital Items](https://www.veolia.co.uk/dangerous-waste#digitalitems) ### How can we help? 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