E cigarettes or vapes are sold with either single use batteries or lithium ion rechargeable batteries. When vapes get crushed in general waste or mixed recycling, the batteries can spark. That spark becomes a fire. Reusing Disposable Vape Batteries Becky Stern How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? Lithium ion batteries power devices like e bikes, vapes, e scooters, and mobility scooters, but they can pose a serious fire risk if overcharged or damaged. To stay safe: always use manufacturer approved equipment, avoid overnight HOW on earth are disposable vapes with LITHIUM batteries LEGAL? : r extremelyinfuriating