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How Switzerland disposes of e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are electrical appliances - We collect and dispose of them

Correct disposal of e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes do not belong in the rubbish. They are electrical appliances and can therefore be returned free of charge to shops or collection points for electronic waste. In this way, valuable raw materials flow back into the cycle.

Municipalities and cities: Correct disposal of e-cigarettes

As a municipality or city, you are in direct contact with citizens. Inform them about the return options at points of sale or collection points.

How e-cigarette recycling works in Switzerland

Even though recycling e-cigarettes is very time-consuming, it is always worthwhile. They contain valuable raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, which are key to the energy transition. With every e-cigarette collected, recyclable material cycles can be closed and hazardous pollutants removed.

10 centimes for the environment

With the advance recycling contribution (ARC) or 10 centimes per e-cigarette, manufacturers, importers and sellers, together with SENS eRecycling, ensure that e-cigarettes are disposed of properly in Switzerland. That's 10 centimes for the environment.

E-cigarettes, vapes or puff bars

E-cigarettes are available as reusable or disposable products in a wide variety of colours and shapes. Puff bars are particularly popular with young people. But they also count as electrical devices and contain many recyclable materials that belong back into the cycle.

How do I know that e-cigarettes are electrical devices?

E-cigarettes are often not recognised as electrical devices and end up in the rubbish instead of being recycled. Important resources are lost in the process. In order for us to recognise e-cigarettes in the future, we need to know how the devices work.

How Switzerland disposes of e-cigarettes

The sale of e-cigarettes is booming. The environment is suffering as a result. This is because most e-cigarettes end up in the waste instead of being recycled. SENS eRecycling has now launched a nationwide industry solution for proper disposal. Together with its partners, it wants to collect 50% of the e-cigarettes sold and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way.

Puffed out!

E-cigarettes do not belong in the rubbish. They are electrical appliances and can therefore be returned free of charge to shops or collection points for electronic waste. In this way, valuable raw materials flow back into the cycle.