Collection and recycling of e-cigarettes and – tobacco heating devices – support for collection points and retail chains

In a nutshell:

• We collect used e-cigarettes, tobacco heaters and other smoke-free electronic devices.
• We serve retail outlets, retail chains, PSZOKs and other e-cigarette collection points.
• We ensure the legal and safe transport and handover of used e-cigarettes for disposal at a specialised waste treatment facility.

Collection and recycling of e-cigarettes: – – Interzero’s offer

We offer a comprehensive service covering the collection, transport and delivery for recycling of waste from used e-cigarettes (disposable and reusable), vaporisers, tobacco heaters and other electronic alternatives to cigarettes. We serve sales outlets and collection points located throughout Poland. Thanks to our fleet of waste transport vehicles and an extensive network of trusted subcontractors, we provide our customers with competitive prices the collection of used e-cigarettes and convenient service delivery times.

Used e-cigarettes and tobacco heaters are often classified as hazardous waste – units contain built-in batteries, electronic components and chemical reservoirs; therefore, they must be transported with particular care. If the equipment being collected is hazardous, We use only vehicles that have been suitably adapted who hold a valid ADR certificate. Our drivers are properly trained and equipped with personal protective equipment, which guarantees complete safety during loading and transport waste and their unloading at the recycling facility. Interzero’s consultants, who handle these enquiries, have extensive knowledge of waste management, enabling them to advise on the appropriate method of storing used e-cigarettes until collection and to assist in selecting a suitable container for e-waste.

We send the waste we collect to trusted facilities which specialise in the treatment of problematic waste and maintain the highest safety standards. This gives our customers the assurance that the waste they have handed over Waste from used e-cigarettes, tobacco heaters and vaporisers is processed in accordance with the regulations and using modern technologies enabling the maximum recovery of raw materials.

What devices do we accept? E-cigarette waste codes

We collect the following from collection points and distribution networks:

• disposable e-cigarettes,
• rechargeable e-cigarettes with batteries,
• tobacco heaters,
• vaporisers and other electronic nicotine delivery systems,
• devices that are faulty or have been withdrawn from the market,
• products originating from consumer returns.

We send the following for recycling and recovery used appliances of all brands available on the market.

Depending on the type of device, waste may be classified as electronic waste, used batteries or waste containing hazardous components. Most commonly, however, used E-cigarettes, vaporisers and tobacco heaters are classified under the following BDO codes:

• 16 02 14 – End-of-life equipment other than that listed under 16 02 09 to 16 02 13,
• 20 01 35* – Waste electrical and electronic equipment other than that listed under 20 01 21 and 20 01 23, containing hazardous components,
• 20 01 36 – Waste electrical and electronic equipment other than that listed under 20 01 21, 20 01 23 and 20 01 35.

As well as used e-cigarettes, we also collect other types of electronic waste and used batteries. Find out more about our services at collection of electronic waste and end-of-life equipment.

Comprehensive support for e-cigarette sales and collection points

Managing waste from e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is just one of the many tasks that owners and staff at tobacco retail outlets must carry out. To help them fulfil these obligations, Interzero is developing tailored collection schemes for end-of-life equipment, adapted to the needs of retailers, the size of the distribution network, and the type and volume of e-waste handed over.

Our range includes:

• the design and implementation of collection schemes for used e-cigarettes,
• the organisation of waste collection and transport to treatment facilities,
• the safe transport and handling of equipment containing batteries, in accordance with fire safety regulations
• certified disposal and a high rate of recycling of e-cigarettes,
• advice on the information obligations incumbent on manufacturers, distributors and retailers offering e-cigarettes,
• implementation Interzero Waste Platform for comprehensive waste management,
• reporting on the recycling rates achieved.

We serve both individual collection points and companies that collect used e-cigarettes at multiple points of sale across Poland. We can organise regular collections or on-demand collections, depending on the volume of waste collected and the customer’s needs. This solution helps to reduce the number of used devices stored at points of sale and maintain an efficient collection system for consumers.

Used e-cigarettes and electronic tobacco heaters are electronic waste; they are therefore subject to the provisions of the Act of 11 September 2015 on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Every retailer of this type of equipment is therefore obliged to accept end-of-life equipment and ensure it is sent for safe, lawful disposal. As the number of consumer returns increases, the volume of devices collected is also rising rapidly, and their continued storage is becoming an organisational and logistical challenge. Small kiosks and retail outlets do not usually have the storage space to set aside for used e-cigarettes and tobacco heaters. Such outlets must constantly monitor the volume of e-waste collected and arrange for its collection on a regular basis.

Used e-cigarettes and tobacco heaters as waste hazardous to the environment

Modern nicotine devices contain electronic components, plastics, metals and lithium-ion batteries. This means that they must not be treated as household waste or handed over to unauthorised parties.

As Tim Brauer, an expert on waste collection systems at Interzero, explains:

„E-cigarettes contain built-in lithium-ion batteries which, if disposed of incorrectly, can cause fires in waste collection vehicles and at sorting facilities. The industrial incineration of used e-cigarettes also leads to the loss of valuable raw materials that could otherwise be recycled.”

Disposable e-cigarettes, in particular, require special attention, as they combine a battery, an electronic circuit and a liquid reservoir within a single casing. Their dismantling and processing require appropriate technological processes, and their transport must take into account the presence of lithium batteries. For this reason, the collection and management of this type of waste should be carried out by organisations with experience in organising the collection of e-waste and batteries.

How do I arrange for the collection of used e-cigarettes and tobacco heaters?

To arrange for the collection of waste from used e-cigarettes, vaporisers and tobacco heaters, Please send us your enquiry via the contact form or by email. To speed up the processing of your enquiry, in your message include information on the type of equipment, the number of collection points, the estimated volume of waste and the method of storage. Based on this information, we will prepare a personalised quote and suggest the most suitable arrangement for working together.

Get in touch with us and get the best deal on the collection and disposal of e-cigarettes!