How To Dispose Of Disposable vapes? ejuiceDB.com eJuiceDB Batteries Vapes in bins can cause fires! Council has been made aware of recent truck fires in the area due to the incorrect disposal of batteries in the red bin. The Vape pens and e cigarettes should never go in your trash or recycling. These devices contain lithium ion batteries that can spark fires when crushed. This puts collection workers, trucks, and facilities at Batteries Athens Clarke County, GA Official Website Want to recycle your vape? Most vapes and e cigarettes have batteries, so they shouldn't be put in your bin at home. Instead, you can bring them to a Blue Battery Box.