My Vape Graveyard is Taking Over!
So you've just started vaping, or you've decided that you wanted a quick no-nonsense vape that doesn't need refilling or charging. The flavours are great, the puff count is decent; however, the dreaded blinking light has reared its ugly head.
Like most people, we just put them aside and buy another. This ever-growing fruity graveyard is now large enough that it's beginning to take over your desk or drawer. You've decided, this is the day; "I'm going to clear this mess!" However, what can you do to rid them from your life? Can you just throw it in the bin?
The simple answer is no, unfortunately. These pesky devices are actually awful for the environment and the manufacturers don't make it easy to dispose of correctly. However, let me guide you on the proper process of recycling these vapes:
- Remove the top and bottom of the device using pliers or something similar.
- Remove the mechanical organs from the 'sleeve'.
- Cut the wires, as close as possible, on both sides of the battery.
- Keep the electrical items aside and then thoroughly wash or let soak the plastic and juice pod/cotton parts.
- Once cleaned, put all the plastic parts and wires in a ziplock bag or something similar (not necessary but might save a bird's life if they decide they like the look of some of it) and then pop it in the recycling.
- Finally, the battery will need to be put in a battery bin; you can normally find these at large supermarket entrances.
Please remember that most manufacturers give a small amount of information on the box on how to dispose of them. So make sure to read that carefully first in case some parts of their device are unable to be recycled.
That being said, you've now reached the point that you can be happy that you're not going to poison the wildlife with your tasty vapour device.