The team at Material Focus are back with an update to the Recycle Your Electricals campaign to support UK festivals and events with vape recycling in summer 2025

Even though the ban on sale of disposable devices will come into play from the 1st of June onwards, the issue of e-waste will not immediately disappear as vape models adapt around regulations and illegal disposable vapes may continue to find their way on site.

Read the updated 2025 version of our Vapes at Festivals Toolkit to help stakeholders understand how to manage vapes and vape recycling, including:

• How to work with waste contractors on handling vapes/electricals safely
• How to communicate with audiences about vape recycling
• Funding available for vape bins