Waste Dive
3 February 2026
Vape waste legislation and pilots increase due to facility fire issues
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
New bills in California and New Jersey, and programs in New York and Missouri, aim to reduce recycling and waste facility fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in what some are calling the “vape effect.”
Key Takeaways
- • Vape waste legislation and pilots increase due to facility fire issues.
