UK Cornwall MP Urges Vaper Not Throw Disposable Vapes Easily Proper disposal of disposable vapes at local shops A shocking five million disposable vapes are thrown away each week. Why is this a problem? The small batteries that power the vapes can cause fires, especially when they get into the Two vapes thrown away every second 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