Yorkshire County Council launches e-cigarette recycling plan before National Recycle Week

Oct.12.2024

North Yorkshire Council launches e-cigarette disposal plan ahead of National Recycle Week, installing collection bins at all 20 recycling centers.

According to a report from Letsrecycle on October 11, the North Yorkshire County Council has launched an e-cigarette disposal scheme ahead of National Recycle Week (October 14-20). E-cigarette collection bins have been installed at all 20 Household Waste Recycling Centers (HWRCs) in the area.

The collected e-cigarettes will be transported to a recycling facility for dismantling, which includes removing the lithium-ion batteries for proper disposal, and recovering the metals and plastics. Improper disposal of e-cigarettes can lead to fires and waste of valuable resources.

This year, a study by Material Focus revealed that the British public is purchasing 7.7 million disposable e-cigarettes per week, which is twice the amount compared to 2022. Additionally, the study found that 5 million disposable e-cigarettes are being discarded each week, equivalent to 8 per second, marking a four-fold increase from 2022.

North Yorkshire County Council Waste Service Performance Committee Chairman Greg White stated,

This exciting new initiative aims to ensure that people who use e-cigarettes understand how to properly dispose of them. E-cigarettes cannot be recycled or disposed of in household trash bins or boxes. Improperly discarded e-cigarettes could result in significant damage or serious harm.

In August, we also introduced coffee capsule recycling bins at our recycling center, as we aim to continue expanding the range of items accepted at the center. These efforts demonstrate our commitment to responsible recycling and reducing carbon footprint.

References:

[1] Vape disposal scheme launched in North Yorkshire

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[1] Thousands of Illegal E-Cigarettes and Cigarettes Seized in West Yorkshire

[2] Store Fined £19,211 for Selling Illegal E-Cigarettes to Students

[3] Illegal Tobacco Trade in UK: Rising Concerns and Solutions

[4] UK Study: 5.1 Million E-Cigarette Users, Over 1 Million Non-Smokers Start Vaping

[5] Study Finds Concerning Trends Among E-cigarette Users in UK

[6] ITV Report: Proliferation of Illegal E-Cigarettes in the UK

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