Batteries Vapes in bins can cause fires! Council has been made aware of recent truck fires in the area due to the incorrect disposal of batteries in the red bin. The Vape pens and e cigarettes should never go in your trash or recycling. These devices contain lithium ion batteries that can spark fires when crushed. This puts collection workers, trucks, and facilities at Vapes containing batteries should never be put in your household rubbish or recycling bin Vapes (e cigarettes) contain batteries which can cause fires if placed in any of your household bins and 4 projects that use recycled disposable vape batteries