Retail

Factor in take-back

You sell vapes and take them back for free. Since the advance recycling contribution has already been paid at the time of purchase, you are obliged to take vapes back. And the process is quite simple: set up a collection bin, give the vape recycling bags to your customers, send full bags back by post. They are collected straight from your letterbox. Little effort, great effect.

1. Fill

Put empty vapes in the Vape Recycling Bag.

2. Post

Cut along the markings on the top part of the bag and put it in your letterbox.

3. Collect

The Swiss Post collects the bag.

How does the recycling work?

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Questions and answers

What can go in the Vape Recycling Bag?

Only e-cigarettes can be put in the Vape Recycling Bag. These include both disposable and reusable e-cigarettes with rechargeable batteries and empty liquids.

Damaged e-cigarettes must be returned to a SENS collection centre.

How many vapes fit in the Vape Recycling Bag?

The Vape Recycling Bag is designed to hold four to five kilograms (approx. 140–170 vapes weighing 30 g each).

As a sales outlet, you can also order a vape collection box in addition to the Vape Recycling Bag. The bag fits perfectly into the collection box measuring 17 × 17 × 30 cm, which is ideal for use on sales counters or in similar places.

Where can I take my full Vape Recycling Bags?

The full Vape Recycling Bags can be left in the letter box. They are then collected from there by Swiss Post free of charge and returned to SENS eRecycling.

You can find instructions for returning the Vape Recycling Bag on the back of the bag.

Where are my e-cigarettes recycled?

E-cigarettes are only recycled by recycling companies that have the necessary permits and a SENS license to process the corresponding device category. SENS eRecycling regularly inspects the companies and their infrastructure.

Find out more about recycling e-cigarettes in our blog: How e-cigarette recycling works

How is the take-back solution financed?

SENS eRecycling finances the costs of collection, transportation, raising consumer awareness and disposal of e-cigarettes through an advance recycling charge (ARC). It currently amounts to 10 cents for disposable or reusable e-cigarettes as well as battery carriers, or 5 cents for battery carriers without a battery.