Single use vapes are a big problem we're chucking away almost 8 every second. They might be called disposable, but they should be recycled. They can cause an issue (just like batteries) Dispose of Properly! Vape Pens and E Cigarettes use rechargeable batteries also known as lithium ion batteries. They MUST be disposed of properly. Throwing them away in your trash or recycling can cause Guide to Recycling Disposable Vapes Communities can't recycle or trash disposable e cigarettes. So what happens to them? Boston Herald