Recycling & Sustainability
How to recycle your vape products responsibly, and what Ecigone is doing to reduce waste across the industry.
Recycling Guide
Refillable First
WEEE Compliant
Eco Packaging
Customer EducationRECYCLING GUIDE
How to Recycle Your Vape Products
Click each section for full recycling instructions.
Take to your local household recycling centre (HWRC)- Drop in supermarket battery recycling bins
- Look for WEEE electronics recycling points in car parks
- Some councils offer curbside e-waste collection
Vape batteries are lithium-ion. Never put them in general waste as they can cause fires in bin lorries and at landfill sites.
- Dispose of at household recycling centres with small electronics
- Metal coils can go in metal recycling if separated
- Plastic pod casings go with plastic recycling if cleaned
- Cotton wicks can't be recycled (contaminated by e-liquid)
If you can separate the metal coil from the plastic pod housing, each part can be recycled with its respective material stream.
- Rinse out empty bottles thoroughly
- Recycle with your normal plastic household waste
- Caps and pouring nibs are also recyclable plastic
- Cardboard packaging goes with paper/cardboard recycling
E-liquid bottles, caps, and pouring nibs are all standard plastic. Once rinsed, they go straight in your normal plastic recycling bin.
- Flatten all cardboard boxes
- Recycle with your normal paper/cardboard collection
- Remove any plastic inserts or foam padding first
- Plastic bags and bubble wrap go in soft plastic recycling
All cardboard packaging from your vape products can be recycled through your normal household paper and cardboard collection.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Recyclable Packaging
We use recyclable cardboard and minimal plastic in our shipping materials.
Refillable First
We promote refillable kits over single-use products, reducing waste by up to 95%.
Customer Education
We provide clear recycling guidance with every order and across our website.
WEEE Compliant
We comply with UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations.
Find Your Nearest Recycling Centre
Enter your postcode on the Recycle Your Electricals website to find your nearest e-waste drop-off point, supermarket battery bin, or council collection service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a recycling question?
Drop us a message via live chat or email info@ecigone.co.uk.