Replacement Vape Pods

Replacement pods are usually empty cartridges with built-in coils. You fill them with your desired e-liquid, and once the coil degrades or flavour fades, you dispose of just the pod, not the entire device.

Some, such as the Vaporesso Luxe XR pods, do not have built-in coils. This allows you to keep reusing the pod but you will need to keep replacing the coil.

You can find replacement pods from top brands like Aspire, Voopoo, Vaporesso and Innokin.

Yes. They are refillable with your choice of e-liquid type (e.g., 50/50 or nicotine salts), which offers flexibility and flavour control.

It depends on how much you vape and which e-liquids you use. A pod may last several days to two weeks, with moderate users typically needing to replace a pod every one to two weeks for consistent flavour.

Most pods use a top-fill or side-fill design— lift the rubber bung, fill carefully up to the max (usually 2 ml to comply with TPD), and seal it back. Wait a few minutes before vaping to let the coil saturate.

Vape pods, just like batteries and coils, are classed as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). They all carry a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol, which is found on all types of WEEE; it means you cannot throw them in your normal bin.

Instead, you should recycle your old vape pods. You can take them to your local recycling centre to be recycled alongside other e-waste, or find specialised battery/e-waste bins at many retail locations, such as major supermarkets or petrol stations. Click here to find your nearest e-waste recycling point.

We know it sounds a bit strange to think of a vape pod as an electronic device, but under UK law, they are classed as such because they cannot function without a battery. They are also flagged for recycling because they often contain metals that can be reclaimed and reused, rather than being locked off in a landfill. In addition, the nicotine residue left inside used pods is considered unsafe for general waste due to environmental risk factors.

If you would like more guidance on how to dispose of vapes, or want to see our WEEE compliance policies, head over to our dedicated WEEE policy page.