Battery materials
Recoverable battery constituents may enter specialized recycling and refining streams.
EXCELSIOR RECOVERY SOLUTIONS
From vape waste
From vape waste
to lasting value.
A cleaner future starts with better solutions.
We're building a more accessible path for used vaping devices—connecting environmental awareness, local partnerships and responsible resource recovery.
Rooted in Edmonton. Designed for a circular future.
Building our collection pilot. Public drop-off locations are not yet operating.
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WHY EXCELSIOR EXISTSNot another promise.
Not another promise.
A practical pathway.
Vapes are small, but their batteries and electronics create a complicated disposal challenge. People need clear information and convenient ways to do the right thing.
We're starting with public education, a community survey and the groundwork for safe retail collection partnerships—before launching a pilot.
Meet Excelsior
THE MODERN-DAY ASHTRAY CAMPAIGNExplore the 1-minute survey
We made a place for cigarettes. What about used vapes?
Ashtrays make cigarette disposal visible. But for used vapes, convenient options can be harder to find.
We want to understand the everyday barriers and help build clearer, more convenient collection pathways.
Help shape what comes next.A short, anonymous community survey designed to inform our pilot planning.
Survey currently in preview mode; no responses are being collected yet.
THE VALUE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHTWaste is the wrong ending
Waste is the wrong ending
for a valuable material.
With appropriate industrial processing, materials recovered from electronic products may return to manufacturing. The exact outputs depend on the device, processor and material stream.
Copper
Recovered copper can become feedstock for electrical and industrial applications.
Aluminum & metals
Sorted and processed metals may re-enter production of new metal goods.
Other components
Plastic and electronic components require specific handling; not every fraction is recyclable.
These are potential downstream material uses, not products currently manufactured or guaranteed by Excelsior.
NEED TO DISPOSE OF A VAPE TODAY?
There are existing options. We're working to make access easier.
The City of Edmonton says residents can bring disposable and rechargeable vape devices to an Eco Station for free. Never treat a damaged battery as ordinary household recycling.
See Edmonton's official guidanceFor household drop-off details and hours, confirm directly with the City. Excelsior is not currently a public drop-off site.
EDMONTONStart with safe disposal.Our goal is to bring more convenient access closer to everyday life.
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HOW WE'RE BUILDING ITStart smart.
Start smart.
Scale responsibly.
Before anyone puts a vape into an Excelsior bin, the collection, handling, transport and downstream recycling pathway needs to be documented and safe.
Listen
Gather feedback, understand demand and identify convenient locations.
Community researchPrepare
Confirm a downstream receiver, operating procedures, insurance and willing host sites.
Launch prerequisitesPilot
Test supervised collection on a small scale when the safeguards are in place.
PlannedProve & grow
Measure collection, safety, cost and participation, then improve the model.
FutureOUR WORK GROWS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPSEvery stronger solution
Explore partnership opportunities Every stronger solution
starts with someone saying yes.
Are you a vape retailer, recycler, community organization or potential supporter? Help us shape a collection system that is accessible and accountable.