Single Use Vape Ban
Vapes don’t disappear in a puff of smoke — and now the law is catching up. From 1st June 2025, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be banned across the UK. With millions of devices ending up in landfill, littering lithium, plastic and nicotine into the environment, this legislation marks a critical step in tackling vape waste. Reconomy Connect is here to support businesses with simple, compliant solutions for vape recycling and disposal.
Every week, an estimated 8.2 million vapes are thrown away or improperly recycled in the UK.
Annually, enough lithium is discarded to power 10,127 electric vehicles.
Battery fires from improperly disposed electronics has risen by 71% in the last year across the UK.
Every week, an estimated 8.2 million vapes are thrown away or improperly recycled in the UK.
Annually, enough lithium is discarded to power 10,127 electric vehicles.
Battery fires from improperly disposed electronics has risen by 71% in the last year across the UK.
The single use vape ban aims to reduce this problem...
From 1st June 2025, the UK will ban the sale, supply, and possession for sale of single-use vapes, both online and in stores. This applies to all vapes, regardless of nicotine content. How the ban helps:
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Reduces Plastic & Battery Waste: Preventing millions of disposable vapes from entering landfills and waterways.
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Protects Critical Resources: Encourages a shift to rechargeable and refillable vapes, preserving lithium and other valuable materials.
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Promotes Responsible Recycling: Businesses must ensure remaining stock is recycled properly after the ban.
A vape is banned if...
❌ It’s rechargeable but not refillable.
❌ It’s refillable but not rechargeable.
A vape is not considered rechargeable if:
🔋 It has a non-rechargeable battery.
🛠️ It has a coil that cannot be easily replaced.
A vape is not considered refillable if:
🚫 It has a pre-filled pod, cartridge, or tank
that cannot be replaced or refilled.
Your vape recycling solution
At Reconomy Connect, we understand the environmental impact of disposable and reusable vapes. That’s why we offer a nationwide recycling service to ensure safe, compliant, and responsible disposal.
Secure Storage – A variety of containers for safe storage of vapes and compliant vape collection.
Convenient Collection – On-site pickup arranged when your containers are full, making the process seamless.
Sustainable Recycling – Vapes are processed with the highest standards, ensuring full compliance.
Secure Storage – A variety of containers for safe storage of vapes and compliant vape collection.
Convenient Collection – On-site pickup arranged when your containers are full, making the process seamless.
Sustainable Recycling – Vapes are processed with the highest standards, ensuring full compliance.
What about reusable vapes?
Retailers selling reusable vapes must continue to meet their WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) obligations, ensuring responsible management of vape waste:
- Tracking & Reporting – Keep records of vape sales and returns to maintain compliance and support sustainability efforts.
- Take-Back Scheme – Offer customers a simple and accessible way to return used vapes, such as in-store drop-off points.
- Responsible Recycling – Ensure all collected vapes are processed through authorised facilities to prevent pollution.