Glasgow faces growing bin fire risk from discarded vapes
A Glasgow councillor is calling for a deposit-return scheme for vapes to prevent bin lorry fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.Summary
A Glasgow councillor has urged the council to introduce a deposit-return scheme for vapes following repeated bin lorry fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. Bailie Anthony Carroll raised the issue at the environment and liveable neighbourhoods committee, highlighting that improper disposal of vapes is a recurring problem with no deterrent. Council officers acknowledged the safety concern but said a deposit-return scheme is "not on the cards" currently, though they could lobby for it. The council emphasizes the need for public education about the dangers of disposing lithium-ion batteries in normal waste streams, as these batteries are found in various products including vapes and toothbrushes. Trading Standards has also seized over 32,000 nicotine vapor products and 1.4 million illicit cigarettes in the past five years.
(Source：Glasgow Times)
