Disposable vape waste quadruples to 5 million per week Disposable vapes, which make up the majority of e cigarette sales in the US, are a significant pollution concern as nearly half a million vapes are thrown away every day. It comes as The UK banned disposable vapes. Almost one year on, 6 million vapes are still thrown out every week. Disposable vapes, which make up the majority of e cigarette sales in the US, are a significant pollution concern as nearly half a million vapes are thrown away every day. It comes as