Disposable vapes can pose numerous health issues, as well as environmental concerns. Waste workers in the UK have reported an increase in disposable vape-related incidents within the industry. The London Fire Brigade responded to 41 callouts between 2020 and 2024 due to these incidents. The components of these disposable vapes, which are wrapped in a plastic shell, contain heavy metals that can be inhaled directly by users and pose health risks to children and teenagers. They can rapidly spread fires, leach chemicals into soil and water supplies, and pose a threat to wildlife and drivers. The UK government implemented a disposable vape ban on June 1, 2025, but stores continued to stock similar products.