Discarded Vapes Fuel Fire Hazards Across Costa del Sol Waste authorities issue an urgent safety appeal after 600kg of improperly discarded disposable vapes sparked fires in regional refuse trucks and sorting depots. Mounting Lithium Battery Risks in Refuse Lorries Waste management authorities across the Costa del Sol have sounded the alarm over a surging wave of hazardous electronic litter, revealing that over 600kg of discarded vapes were improperly tossed into domestic bins in recent months. The single-use devices, powered by volatile lithium-ion batteries, have sparked dangerous fires inside municipal collection lorries and processing plants. Collection teams and recycling workers have reported multiple emergency callouts caused by compacted lithium cells igniting when crushed in truck compactors. Regional waste bodies stressed that what seems like harmless domestic rubbish poses serious physical hazards to sanitation staff and community infrastructure. Identifying Proper Disposal Points Municipalities stretching from Torremolinos and Fuengirola to western districts are urgently reminding residents and visiting tourists that single-use e-cigarettes cannot be thrown into grey general waste or yellow packaging bins. Due to their complex assembly, vapes require specialist electrical recycling points. Residents are advised to drop used e-cigarettes off at local municipal recycling depots (*puntos limpios*), select electronic retailers, or designated battery collection drums found inside larger supermarkets across the coast. Community clean-up organisations are also coordinating with coastal councils to establish clearly marked drop-off containers in busy retail areas. Coordinated Provincial Action With vape consumption holding steady year-round, environmental officials are preparing informational campaigns in both Spanish and English to target international residents and visitors. Local leaders stress that responsible battery recycling is vital to safeguarding frontline workers and preventing preventable environmental fires during dry coastal autumns.