What's really inside vapes? We pulled them apart to find out Communities can't recycle or trash disposable e cigarettes. So what happens to them? AP News Disposable vapes are harmful to the environment, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week. As many are not recycled, their littering pollutes soil, water and biodiversity. Precious resources Department Vapes harm more than your body. Disposable vape devices and refillable vape pods hurt the environment, too. Throwing away vapes creates a waste stream of plastic, nicotine salts, heavy metals, mercury, and WION Climate Tracker: UK organisations push to make vape recycling more accessible English News How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?