What Can Go in a ResQ Vape Bin?
Public ResQ bins are for household, post-consumer disposable nicotine vapes only. These guidelines keep the Take Back Program clear for users, hosts, advertisers, and collection partners.
The Simple Acceptance Rule
If the device came from an everyday household user, is a disposable nicotine vape, and is not damaged, it may be a fit for a public ResQ bin. Anything outside that should be reviewed first.
Accepted
Household, post-consumer disposable nicotine vapes from everyday users.
Not Accepted
THC, cannabis, tanks, pods, mods, e-liquid bottles, loose batteries, damaged vapes, or large e-waste.
Ask First
Commercial inventory, recalls, overstock, confiscated devices, institutional collections, or bulk material need an inquiry.
Public Bins Are for Household Used Disposable Nicotine Vapes.
ResQ public drop-off bins are designed for simple household participation in the Take Back Program.
- Used disposable nicotine vapes from household users.
- Post-consumer devices from everyday personal use.
- Undamaged disposable devices with no visible leaking, crushing, swelling, or heat damage.
- Small quantities from individual users, not bulk business disposal.
Do Not Put These in Public ResQ Bins
If you are unsure, do not place the item in a public bin. Use the commercial inquiry path or contact ResQ first.
THC or Cannabis
No THC, cannabis, marijuana, dispensary, or hemp-derived vape products in public ResQ bins.
Commercial Waste
No store inventory, recalls, overstock, liquidation material, business waste, or promotional stock.
Confiscated Devices
School, workplace, venue, municipal, or institutional confiscations require review before collection.
Damaged Devices
No crushed, leaking, swollen, hot, burned, punctured, or visibly unsafe devices in public bins.
Loose Parts
No loose lithium batteries, tanks, pods, mods, chargers, e-liquid bottles, or disconnected components.
Large E-Waste
No phones, laptops, battery packs, power banks, appliances, or general electronics in ResQ vape bins.
Have Something Outside These Rules?
Do not force it into a public bin. ResQ has separate paths for commercial disposal inquiries, controlled 10x10 mail-back box programs, and battery/e-waste questions.
- Bulk or business vape waste: submit a commercial inquiry.
- Schools and municipalities: ask about the 10x10 mail-back box option.
- Loose batteries or large e-waste: route through ResQ Batteries when appropriate.
- Damaged, leaking, or unsafe devices: contact ResQ before handling.
Why the Rules Matter
Clear acceptance rules protect the Take Back Program and make it easier to scale responsibly.
Protect Host Locations
Hosts need simple, visible rules so staff and visitors understand what belongs in the bin.
Protect the Program
Keeping public bins household-only helps separate everyday drop-off from commercial or special handling cases.
Protect Scale
Good data on accepted materials helps ResQ measure volume, weight, servicing needs, and expansion potential.
Ready to Use the Take Back Program?
If your device matches the guidelines, find a public drop-off location. If it does not, contact ResQ first.