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Vape Batteries

Vape Batteries

BatteriesElectronicsHazardous Waste

Accepted at 10 locations

Vape batteries are small lithium-ion rechargeable batteries found in e-cigarettes and vaping devices that power the heating element to vaporize liquid nicotine.

Source: epa.gov : How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Schools and Small Businesses | US EPA (1)

Vape Batteries Summary

Vape recycling is accomplished through a network of participating vape shops in FNSB. Please take your used vapes to a particpating location

Parent material: Batteries

Additional categories: Electronics, Hazardous Waste

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Accepted Locations

Airport Way Best Bud
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM
DoTape battery terminals with fully transparent non-conducting tape
Place batteries in separate plastic bags to prevent fires
Remove battery from vape if designed to be easily removed
Put swollen or damaged vapes in watertight container with sand
Don'tDon't put vape batteries in household garbage or recycling bins
Don't rinse containers - nicotine residue is hazardous waste
Don't attempt to remove batteries that are embedded or glued in
Don't bring uncovered batteries with exposed terminals
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Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

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FatBoy Vapors
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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GOOD Cannabis
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 356 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Open every day 9AM - 11PM
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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Good Titrations
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 506 Merhar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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Grass Station 49
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 665 Rainbow Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:00 AM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 10:00 AM-11:00 PM
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Ice Fog Vapor
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 909 Cushman St Ste 101, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sat 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sun Closed
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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Nature's ReLeaf
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 503 7th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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One Hit Wonder
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 3025 Parks Hwy, Ste One, Ester, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Winter Hours: 10am-1am Tue-Wed; 10am-3am Thu-Sat; 10am-10pm Sun-Mon
See details ›

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Pokalolo Supply Co.
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 1851 Fox Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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Smokin' Deals Fairbanks
ResidentialBusiness
Address: 3588 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Sun 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
See details ›

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

About Vape Batteries

What it is

Vape batteries are typically 18650-type lithium-ion batteries, a common type of rechargeable battery used in e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes contain nicotine and lithium batteries, making them hazardous waste. The lithium batteries can become damaged and cause fires, creating significant safety risks during disposal and waste handling operations.(1, 2, 6)

How it’s recycled

Batteries are sorted, then shipped to battery recyclers where they are taken apart and recycled. There are many materials that can be recovered during recycling, though the specific recovery processes for lithium-ion battery components involve specialized handling by permitted facilities.(3, 4, 5)

How to prepare it

All batteries need to be properly prepared by either bagging them each separately or taping the terminals with fully transparent tape to eliminate potential fire hazards. If the battery is removable from the device, it should be separated and the terminals taped with fully transparent, non-conducting tape before taking to a household hazardous waste collection site or battery recycler.(1, 2, 3)

Common mistakes

Putting e-cigarettes or e-cigarette components in the trash or recycling bins. Trying to cut through a vape to separate a cartridge from a battery, which is very dangerous as lithium batteries should not be altered. Putting nicotine e-liquids down the drain.(1, 2)

Environmental impact

Lithium batteries can catch fire, especially when damaged. When placed in household trash and recycling bins, lithium batteries often get damaged by trash compactors and can cause fires during transportation and at waste and recycling facilities. Vape batteries often end up in landfills where they can explode and cause landfill fires. Lithium based fires are difficult to put out. Nicotine is toxic and poses a risk to both workers and the environment.(1, 2, 3)

Did you know?

Even though most disposable vapes contain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, they are designed to be discarded once the liquid runs out, wasting valuable battery materials that could be reused.(6)

Sources & additional reading

  1. How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Schools and Small Businesses | US EPA epa.gov
  2. How to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes: Information for Individuals | US EPA epa.gov
  3. Green Star of Interior Alaska-Vape Battery Recycling Initiative iagreenstar.org
  4. Vape Pen Battery Recycling • Battery Recyclers of America batteryrecyclersofamerica.com
  5. How Do I? How Do I Recycle These Items? muni.org
  6. Lithium being trashed by the tonne as disposable vapes flood… | TBIJ thebureauinvestigates.com
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Address: 2128 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 975 Van Horn Road, Suite 6 Suite 6, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

The center processes approximately 40,000 pairs of eyeglasses per year and sends out approximately 30,000 to eye care missions. The Lions ship glasses recycled at their Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Facility…

Last updated on June 25, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›

Contact business for details about collection and dropoff options.

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 401 E Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

To secure a precise quote for your exact material (whether it is structural steel, pipe, sheet metal, or non-ferrous scrap), it is best to contact them directly.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Chena Tool Library This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: 1917 Lillian Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

A tool library is just what it sounds like: a place for community members to share resources, learn from each other, and check out tools for their own projects. The sharing economy…

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Drop box is located near the Northwest corner of the parking lot just West of the welcome center.

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701-2377 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Fairbanks Rescue Mission This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

The Fairbanks Rescue Mission serves over 100 people a day and are in constant need of the following items: Men’s/ Women’s t-shirts & underwear (New) sm, med , l, xl Men’s Jeans…

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) This location loves volunteers!

Recycling FacilityFNSB residents and businesses only
See location details ›
Address: 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday-Monday

The FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) is an FNSB Solid Waste provided service for FNSB residents and businesses / organizations only. The CRF is funded via the FNSB Enterprise Fund (landfill tipping…

Last updated on July 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas

The FNSB Sanitary Landfill also serves as the transfer sites for FNSB residents living inside the City of Fairbanks.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

The mission of BRIDGE is to assist young adults with developmental disabilities in gaining skills, knowledge and appropriate behaviors to become successful individuals, citizens and workers in the community.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Green Star of Interior Alaska This location loves volunteers!

NonprofitInterior Alaska
See location details ›
Address: 2134 Texaco Ave Suite A, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Electronics Sales: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

Home of the Green Star electronics recycling warehouse and our Reuse IT discounted refurbished electronics store, Repair IT desktop and laptop repair, Rebuild IT computer building classes and Reboot IT technology grants.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1301 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Take compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to staff at self-checkout lane if service desk attendants do not know where they belong.

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Literacy Council - Forget-me-not Books This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: 2216 S. Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:30pm

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1550 Spur Ct., North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

Formerly Chena Power / K & K Recycling

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 30 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 24/7

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

The Folk School This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
See location details ›
Address: Pioneer Park, Cabin 66, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: By appointment or class schedule

Last updated on July 1, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1651 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2222 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

Acceptable items: Clean Clothing Linens and towels Clothing accessories: belts, ties, scarves, hats Small appliances Clean shoes, boots, sandals, etc. Vehicles with titles Toys, games, puzzles Eye glasses Books, DVD'S, VHS's, Cassette…

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM


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