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21 April 2026

Dispose of your vape safely on campus and quit for good

Thinking about quitting vaping, or even just cutting back? You’re not alone – and support is available when you’re ready. Getting rid of your vape can be a powerful first step.

If you’ve got a vape you don’t want anymore, you might be wondering what to do with it. Throwing it in a regular bin isn’t the best option – vapes contain batteries and chemicals that can be harmful to people and the environment if they’re not disposed of properly.

As part of Deakin’s commitment to a smoke-free and vape-free campus, safe vape disposal bins are now available on campus, making it easier to dispose of your vape responsibly and take that next step forward.

Where to find the disposal bins

You’ll find a safe vape disposal bin at the following locations:

These bins are designed specifically for vapes, so you can dispose of them safely and with confidence.

Why this matters for your health and the environment

Vapes are often marketed as harmless, but the reality is more complicated. Many contain addictive nicotine and toxic chemicals that can impact your health, focus and energy levels. Nicotine reaches the brain within seconds, which is why vapes can be highly addictive and difficult to quit without support.

Vaping can also increase your chances of taking up smoking, making it harder to quit long term. And it doesn’t just affect you – second-hand vape aerosol can expose people around you to harmful chemicals too.

They also come with an environmental cost. Vapes aren’t just another piece of rubbish – they often contain:

Disposing of your vape the right way helps protect the air you breathe, the spaces you study in, and the wider environment. It’s a simple action that supports both your health and your campus.

If you want to better understand what’s actually in vapes and how they affect your body, the UNCLOUD campaign breaks it down in a clear, easy-to-understand way.

Support is here to help you quit

Quitting or cutting back is possible with the right support, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Through the Vape-Free Deakin webpage, you can:

Small steps count. Whether it’s using a disposal bin, learning more, or reaching out for support, it all adds up. Even looking into your options is a good place to start.

Chat with a Wellbeing Ambassador

If you’d like to learn more or have a casual chat, our Student Wellbeing Ambassadors will be popping up near the new vape disposal bins.

They’re there to share information about the harms of vaping, answer questions, and point you towards quit support, tools and resources – all in a friendly, no-pressure way.

You can find them at:

If you’re ready to quit, thinking about cutting back, or just curious to learn more, feel free to stop by for a chat.



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