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The disposal of your light bulbs, batteries and ballasts can be a challenging situation. Due to the toxic heavy metals and hazardous materials contained within most light bulbs, improper disposal can lead to serious environmental and public health concerns. A company can be fined up to $25,000 per occurrence for throwing lamps in the trash and the Battery Act helps prevent batteries from being disposed of in landfills and allows the EPA to fine businesses up to $10,000 for violating the law.

 

You deserve to have your bulbs disposed of in a fully compliant and efficient manner. Our team of trained experts will work with you to make sure you receive the most cost-effective solution for your light bulb disposal needs.

 

We can handle the disposal and recycling of:

 

  • Fluorescent bulbs

  • Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)

  • HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs

  • Incandescent bulbs

  • LED (Light Emitting Diodes)

  • Batteries

  • Ballast

  • Computers & Electronic equipment

 

 

Our staff are highly trained professionals who:  

   

  • Provide efficient, complete, and thorough light bulb disposal services.  

  • Understand the federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

  • Are educated in the dangers of hazardous waste and its many forms.     

  • Possess a deep knowledge of light bulb disposal services.  

  • Are dedicated to public and workforce safety.

 

 

 

WHY WORRY ABOUT LIGHT BULB DISPOSAL?

 

Recycling prevents the release of hazardous materials into the environment. Mercury, an extremely toxic heavy metal, is used in fluorescent light bulbs to increase energy efficiency. In addition to mercury, some HID bulbs contain radioactive substances like Krypton-85 and thorium used for quick and easy light ignition. LED’s on the other hand do not contain mercury; but, they do contain nickel, lead, and trace amounts of arsenic. Light bulbs often break when thrown into a dumpster, trash can or compactor, or when they end up in a landfill or incinerator. This causes the release of hazardous materials into the environment and can create serious public and environmental health concerns. It’s also important to remember that recycling allows the reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make up light bulbs. Virtually all components of light bulbs can be recycled.

 

CALL US NOW AND SPEAK TO A MAX LIGHTING & SUPPLIES EXPERT 443-365-8000!

 

 

RECYCLE PROGRAM

Manufacturers encourage consumers to use and recycle mercury-containing lamps safely.

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