Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
Summary
Waste companies in the UK are asking for a £5 deposit on vapes to encourage proper disposal and recycling. Despite a ban on disposable vapes, many are still thrown away with regular trash, causing fire risks and waste of valuable materials.Key Facts
- Disposable vapes were banned in the UK a year ago due to waste and safety concerns.
- Many vapes are still littered or thrown in normal bins, which creates fire hazards and wastes materials.
- The Environmental Services Association (ESA) suggests a refundable deposit of up to £5 charged when buying vapes.
- Customers would get the deposit back by returning vapes to stores or recycling centers.
- Some vape companies worry a deposit would push people to buy from illegal sellers who don’t charge the fee.
- The Local Government Association reports vape waste dropped from 8.2 million to 6 million per week after the ban.
- Officials want to close loopholes where some vapes are sold as reusable but act like disposables.
- The government says it is taking steps to improve vape recycling and hold retailers responsible.
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