It has been estimated that more than a 100 million euro in damages has been caused by fires in waste sorting centres and bin lorries over the past three years.
The Irish Waste Management Organisation says that there are growing concerns over vapes being discarded with household rubbish. This is all while Cork City Council are examining the number of vape shops opening in the city.
Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been investigating, and joins Shane to discuss.