is disposable vapes being banned How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? Disposable vapes are harmful to the environment, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week. As many are not recycled, their littering pollutes soil, water and biodiversity. Precious resources Department Disposable vapes 'will be BANNED' as early as this year in crackdown to protect children Disposable vapes ban to come into force in bid to improve health and cut litter