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UK Proposes £5 Vape Deposit to Cut Fires, Waste

6/1/2026

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  • UK waste firms propose a refundable £5 deposit per vape to improve disposal and reduce fire risk.
  • Patrick Brighty warns that hundreds of thousands of discarded vapes each week create fire risks in waste facilities.
  • Material Focus reports vape waste fell from 8.2 million to about 6 million weekly after the disposable ban.
  • The Local Government Association and Dr Wendy Taylor urge a ban on reusable vapes that bypass the original ban.