Vape recycling doubles across Worcestershire one year after disposable ban
VAPE recycling across Worcestershire has nearly doubled in a year following the introduction of the disposable vape ban, new figures from Worcestershire County Council show. The amount of vapes collected at the county’s household recycling centres rose from 1.67 tonnes in 2024 to 3.30 tonnes in 2025, reflecting a growing number of residents choosing to dispose of these items safely. The increase comes as the authority marks the first anniversary of the ban in June 2025, and issues a…