Good Morning All,
I’m proud to kick off a topic that may be of interest. In today’s legal and regulatory environment many folks may be challenged or restricted in their ability to obtain and use open vaping systems (atomizers, mods, pods, eliquids, etc.) and therefore have no choice but to utilize Disposable Vaping Products (DVPs).
That said, and where possible, we at VC fully support the use of open systems, but we wanted to establish a new topic around the following: The emphasis of this topic will be (A) How to quit disposables, (B) How to recycle or dispose of disposable devices properly, and (C) How to clone or hack them for a better vaping experience. So if you have information or thoughts to share along these subjects, we now have a topic for that.
As @Grubby has posted, we have also implemented a new discussion category call Hardware: Recycling in order to foster discussion along these lines.
About the Recycling category - Vaping Community
Good Luck all!
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Good Afternoon All,
Following is a brief overview from Google on DVP recycling:
Local Recycling Centers:.Opens in new tab
Many cities and counties have e-waste or hazardous waste collection centers where you can drop off your used disposable vapes.
Vape Stores:.Opens in new tab
Some vape stores participate in recycling programs and accept used disposables.
Specialized Recycling Programs:.Opens in new tab
Organizations like Terracycle and the Vape Waste Project offer recycling programs for vapes.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Take-Back Events:.Opens in new tab
The DEA also hosts prescription drug take-back events where they accept vapes and cartridges, though not lithium-ion batteries.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW):.Opens in new tab
The FDA recommends handling e-cigarette waste, including disposable vapes, as HHW.
Check with Local Regulations:.Opens in new tab
Contact your local waste management agency or sanitary district for specific instructions on how to dispose of vapes in your area.
Additionally, from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Individuals | US EPA
Hope this helps.