A toxic, plastic problem: E cigarette waste and the environment Most young users put disposable e cigarettes in trash, creating huge streams of toxic and hazardous waste, as companies fail to take responsibility While walking my dogs not a day goes by where I don't see a disposable vape discarded on the floor. They're not even making it to the black bin! In addition, Glastonbury More than 6m vapes and vape pods are still being discarded every week in the UK, with waste management companies warning the sheer volume continues to strain recycling systems despite the ban DO NOT PUT THESE IN WATER #BanDisposableVaping water TikTok