Written questions

Electronic Cigarettes: Recycling

Commons · Question 67477 · Tabled 14 Jul 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 18 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he plans to take to encourage the recycling of re-usable vapes once they have reached end-of-use.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 18 Jul 2025

Since April 2024, businesses selling vapes have been legally required to offer in-store takeback, making recycling vapes accessible for consumers and preventing vapes being littered or incorrectly disposed of. In addition, the Government is introducing le...