How do I Recycle: eCigarettes, Vapes, or eLiquid?

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How do I Recycle: eCigarettes, Vapes, or eLiquid?
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IMPORTANT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION FOR E-CIG AND VAPE USERS

CARTRIDGES: Used eLiquid cartridges and bottles should NOT be thrown in your household trash. Because these containers held nicotine, which is listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a hazardous waste, they must be disposed of properly with other household hazardous waste. DO NOT RINSE the containers. Place used vape or eCig containers in a hard plastic container (such as an old laundry detergent bottle) and store them away from children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends delivering the sealed container to a local hazardous waste facility at least every 90 days.

BATTERIES: eCigarette and Vape pens use Lithium-Ion batteries. These batteries can cause serious injury if improperly handled (they should NOT be taken out of the device) and are serious fire hazards both in the home and at a transfer station or recycling center if improperly disposed of. Contact your transfer station or recycling program for specific information on how to dispose of lithium-ion batteries in your town - DO NOT THROW IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD TRASH!

 
For more information on the disposal of eCigarette, Vape, and eLiquid waste: https://www.epa.gov/hw/how-safely-dispose-e-cigarettes-information-individuals
 
For more information on proper lithium battery disposal: https://www.nrrarecycles.org/.../lithium-battery-fire-lee-nh
 

This material is based upon work supported under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rural Utilities Service. Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Inc., is an equal opportunity provider and employer.