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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
Key takeaways
- Disposable vapes were banned a year ago, partly because of the issues they cause for bin lorries and waste facilities when thrown away with general rubbish.
- But the industry body for waste companies says vape recycling has not improved enough, so a small, refundable deposit at the point of purchase is a "simple, fair, efficient and cost-neutral solution".
- Some vape companies oppose the idea of a deposit scheme, saying it would encourage people to buy from illicit retailers who don't charge it.
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Ben King Business reporter Getty Images Disposable vapes were banned a year ago but some now want remaining 'loopholes' to be closed Waste companies have called for a deposit of up to £5 to be charged on vapes to encourage people to dispose of them properly.
Disposable vapes were banned a year ago, partly because of the issues they cause for bin lorries and waste facilities when thrown away with general rubbish.
But the industry body for waste companies says vape recycling has not improved enough, so a small, refundable deposit at the point of purchase is a "simple, fair, efficient and cost-neutral solution".
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