Fluorescent Lamp Recycling

While compact fluorescent lightbulbs cfls have extensive recycling options through retail drop offs and mail in programs the same can t be said for fluorescent tubes.

Fluorescent lamp recycling.

Recycling cfls and other fluorescent bulbs allows reuse of the glass metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. The new rule became effective on jan. Fluorescent lamps are more energy efficient and last much longer than incandescent lights and can be recycled after they burn out. Fluorescent lamps are hazardous because they contain mercury.

It is estimated that businesses already recycle over 30 of their waste lamps annually and consumers are embracing lamp recycling as they switch to more efficient lighting technologies. Glass tubing can be turned into new glass articles brass and aluminum in end caps can be reused the internal coating can. Fluorescent lamp recycling is the recovery of the materials of a spent fluorescent lamp for the manufacture of new products. Sustainable program management your sustainable program is now easier than ever to manage thanks to an improved website interface.

Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. Luckily these tubes will last up to 15 000 hours so you won t need to worry about recycling them often. However as with any product that contains mercury it is important. Your area may prohibit disposal and or require recycling.

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