About Our Mission: Solving the Disposable Vape Crisis
The Problem with "Disposable" Vapes
"Disposable" vapes are a misnomer—they’re an environmental disaster. Over 7 million are sold daily worldwide, contributing to 7,010 miles of annual vape waste—enough to span the U.S. twice. When trashed, these devices pollute Mesa, Tempe, and Phoenix Metro Valley communities, leaking toxic nicotine and lithium into soil and water, while their plastic shells persist for centuries, littering streets, rivers, and oceans. Lithium batteries also spark fires in waste facilities, endangering workers. Trashing vapes isn’t an option—it fuels a growing crisis
Our Mission: Ethical Vape Disposal
ResQ Vapes is committed to keeping used vapes off the streets and out of landfills in Mesa, Arizona, and the Phoenix Metro Valley. We provide convenient drop-off points at local vape shops and dispensaries, ensuring responsible disposal to protect our planet and people. Our partners sort, assess for reuse or recycling, and, as a last resort, process non-recyclable materials to neutralize hazards. By recycling vapes responsibly, we prevent toxic contamination and promote a cleaner, healthier future.
ResQ Vape Bin Sponsorship: A Win-Win-Win
Our ResQ Vape Bin Sponsorship program makes sustainable vaping a reality. Advertisers can brand each ResQ Vapes Bin, showcasing their commitment to sustainability while marketing to eco-conscious customers that interact with your ads. Your funding covers collection, transport, and processing of used vapes through our trusted partners, allowing local shops to host bins at no cost.
ResQ Vape Stash Boxes: Smart. Safe. Sustainable.
Our ResQ Vape Boxes make at-home vape collection simple. Each box is designed to safely stash used vapes until you're ready to drop them off at a local ResQ Vapes location. Every purchase supports our mission—keeping vapes off streets, protecting sanitation workers, and reducing landfill waste for good.
Act Now for a Sustainable Arizona
Billions of disposable vapes are discarded yearly, with only 10-20% recycled globally, threatening Arizona’s desert ecosystems and urban spaces with toxic nicotine, lithium, and persistent plastics. ResQ Vapes’ bins in Mesa, Tempe, and Phoenix Metro Valley divert these hazards from landfills and streets, while we promote refillable vapes with locally sourced e-juices over environmentally questionable Chinese disposables. We respect your choice, viewing vaping as better than smoking (affecting mainly the user), but ethical disposal benefits all. Drop off used vapes at our local shops, choose sustainable options, and spread the word. Sponsors, join our ResQ Vape Bin program to fund responsible disposal and reach eco-conscious customers, creating a cleaner, vibrant Arizona together.
