New Standard Recycling

Millions of disposable vapor devices are sold every year, but there is no clear path for disposal once they are empty. When the state passed the Battery Stewardship Act, the industry was handed a massive logistical challenge. You cannot simply throw a lithium battery in the dumpster, especially when it still contains residual liquids. However, stockpiling used devices in a back room is a serious fire hazard and an easy way to incur fines from state inspectors. Retailers found themselves trapped between environmental laws and strict safety regulations. We watched this bottleneck develop and realized the industry needed a concrete, legal solution. That is exactly why we built New Standard Recycling.

To solve this, we designed a secure collection network built entirely around the vapor market. We start by supplying retailers with specialized containment units that prevent battery fires before they start. From there, we work exclusively with licensed transit operators to safely transport the hardware. This system bridges the gap between standard retail disposal rules and the Department of Ecology's hazardous waste mandates. It is a complete, closed-loop process. We keep your retail space safe from fire risks, we keep toxic electronic waste out of local landfills, and we ensure your business remains entirely compliant with state law. You handle the sales, and we handle the liability.