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 Recycling disposable vape batteries : r batteries 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 Citizens for a Safe and Clean Lake Superior recycle 410 disposable vapes