1. According to a notice from the Health Promotion Administration, the draft amendments to certain provisions of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act stipulate that the possession of e-cigarettes will be considered illegal. The draft also provides for a one-month grace period to allow the public to properly dispose of prohibited items and prevent improper disposal that could harm the environment. Therefore, e-cigarette collection bins have been established at designated locations nationwide to allow individuals possessing e-cigarettes to voluntarily dispose of them.

2. There are 431 e-cigarette collection sites nationwide, as listed in the attached document. The disposal guidelines are as follows:

(1) Collection period: From September 7, 2026, until one month after the amended provisions of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act take effect, when the grace period ends.

(2) Anonymous disposal: No name or personal information is required when disposing of e-cigarettes.

(3) Disposal hours: During the regular office hours of the government agency or organization operating each collection site.

(4) Safety reminder: Please ensure that the device and e-liquid are properly packaged to prevent e-liquid leakage or hazards caused by impact.