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Vaping Unveiled Workgroup

School Vape Waste Impact Survey

This survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. We appreciate your feedback.

The CT Underage Nicotine Prevention and Cannabis Education Program coordinators are raising awareness of the eco-consequences of nicotine. Disposable e-cigarettes (vapes) contain hazardous waste, lithium-ion batteries and many are completely contained in plastic thus making them impossible to dispose of properly. Of most concern is the potential fire hazard of lithium-ion batteries. We recognize that schools are at times collecting these products from students and finding nicotine product waste on their campus grounds.

This survey will help us assess the impact and needs of school districts in CT and inform the creation of supportive resources for safe disposal. The data gathered from this survey will allow us to understand the extent of the issues you experience within your school communities and how we can keep you and your students safe. If you are unsure of the answers to these questions, please consider consulting with the school nurse, counseling office, and maintenance departments. Multiple responses per district will be accepted and welcomed.
1.Name (First & Last)(Required.)
2.Email Address(Required.)
3.Title/Position(Required.)
4.Town/District(Required.)
5.School Level(Required.)
6.Name of School(Required.)
7.Does your school confiscate vapes or e-cigarettes when a student gets caught vaping (nicotine or cannabis)?(Required.)
8.If yes, how many vape devices or e-cigarettes (nicotine or cannabis) are you collecting in and around your school per month?
9.Once confiscated, what is done with the vapes?(Required.)
10.Who collects hazardous waste from your school (cleaning supplies, mercury, batteries, light bulbs, paint, paint thinner, groundskeeping supplies like fertilizer)? (Provide company name)(Required.)
11.Do you have any other concerns about these products related to waste or use within your school?(Required.)