Throwing vapes into the trash can leak harmful chemicals into our water, environment, and rivers. Safely getting rid of your vape is easy with over 20 safe disposal locations across Boulder County. Disposable vapes are creating piles of electronic waste Know Before You Throw: How to Properly Dispose of Cannabis Vaporizers Cannabis & Tech Today Nicotine vape devices are now accepted for safe disposal at the @Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center's Hazardous Material Collection Facility. Vape devices contain toxic nicotine and lithium ion batteries. Improper disposal of Residents may bring nicotine vapes to our facility for disposal. These bad boys can and do start fires at our solid waste and recycling facilities.