Vape disposal temporarily CLOSED.
Recently, some of our vape disposal bins were tampered with, creating a safety risk for the community and staff.
To keep everyone safe, vape collection at Newport Community Hub and Altona Library has been temporarily suspended while secure locks are installed on the bins.
We appreciate your understanding and ask that you hold onto your vapes until the secure bins are back in place. We’ll update the community once collections resume.
Thank you for helping us keep vape recycling safe for everyone.
Safely dispose of vapes in Newport and Altona
Vapes (e-cigarettes) are a growing litter problem, often discarded in parks, streets, and waterways. When thrown in household bins, their lithium-ion batteries can explode, causing danger to our waste workers and the community.
To tackle this issue, we have introduced a vape recycling program. Residents can drop off used vapes at Altona Library and Newport Community Hub, where materials like metals, plastics, and copper will be recovered through specialised recycling.