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 Kent Day 22: V is for Vapes! Vapes pose a 'cloud' of problems! A lot of them contain lithium ion batteries. which can cause a fire in our Recycling Center if not Did you know that all batteries are free to recycle? When you recycle e waste, you're not just preventing it going to landfill stopping harmful substances damaging our environment. You're also giving How to dispose of vape pods and cartridges?