We are pleased to announce our latest partnership to increase vape collection and recycling across the UK. We have teamed up with e-cigarette and vaping group Supreme Plc and global vape brand ELFBAR, to roll out vape collection bins across all B&M stores.

This monumental scheme Supreme describes as the “first of its kind to appear in the entire state of a nationwide retail chain”, in the hope it will “significantly increase” the expansion of recycling.

With more than 700 in-store vape recycling bins due to be rolled out in the coming months, Wastecare will be managing the collection and recycling. We are currently trialling mechanised approaches to dismantling vapes, with the collected devices to be recovered and recycled in line with existing disposal rules: the vape batteries are processed to recover the lithium, and the filter and nicotine elements are sent for incineration.

These vape bins will provide a convenient disposal point for B&M’s shoppers, whilst our nationwide logistics network will ensure a sustainable and efficient collection process. We believe that a visible recycling scheme with consistent collections will demonstrate the commitment of vape producers and retailers alike and will be a key step toward shifting public behaviour.

If you’re a vape producer, importer, distributor or retailer – our collection and our compliance team are on hand to provide expert advice and solutions – contact them here or email recycling@wastecare.co.uk