Vape Recycling How to Dispose of Vapes Safely and Responsibly Dispose of Properly! Vape Pens and E Cigarettes use rechargeable batteries also known as lithium ion batteries. They MUST be disposed of properly. Throwing them away in your trash or recycling can cause Vape Disposal Journey About 5 years ago these vape devices started showing up in the roadside litter that I would pick up. They went straight into my bag and to the local Green Star of Interior Alaska Vape Battery Recycling Initiative