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Waste giant battles plague of disposable vape fires
One of the UK’s biggest waste management companies is battling a plague of fires caused by exploding disposable vapes.
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One of the UK’s biggest waste management companies is battling a plague of fires caused by exploding disposable vapes.
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The incorrect disposal of vapes can lead to dangerous explosions when crushed by lorries
Millions of vapes are being thrown away incorrectly despite the ban, causing chaos, says Biffa manager.
Despite the ban on disposables, waste professionals say the mountain of discarded devices is a £1bn-a-year issue
Single-use vapes were banned last year, but that hasn’t stopped the deluge. Six million vapes and vape pods are being thrown out…
Experts warn more than 180 fires have erupted across the UK’s largest waste system
Number fell 23% year on year in 2025 but waste companies say recycling systems still under strain from sheer volume
