Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 67477

Electronic Cigarettes: Recycling

Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

Charlotte Nichols

LabourWarrington North

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

Mary Creagh
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...

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