Vape recycling program expanding News, Sports, Jobs The Mining Journal Vapes containing batteries should never be put in your household rubbish or recycling bin Vapes (e cigarettes) contain batteries which can cause fires if placed in any of your household bins and Small actions can prevent big fires. Vapes contain lithium ion batteries that can spark fires when crushed. To make it easier to recycle, vapes can now be taken to your local recycling centre ( Be Battery Smart Recycle Right and Safely South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Green Star of Interior Alaska Vape Battery Recycling Initiative