Are mercury-added lamps considered waste subject to the Universal Waste Rule?
Yes. Lamps removed from commercial, industrial or institutional facilities, including but not limited to fluorescent and neon, are considered universal wastes. DEP also considers HID lamps to be included in the definition of lamps covered under the Universal Waste Rule. Refer to the Universal Waste Rule Environmental Program Fact Sheet for specific information. Lamps generated from residential sources are not subject to the Universal Waste Rule, but may be managed as universal wastes. What method should be used to dispose of residential mercury-added spent lamps? Mercury-added spent lamps generated from residential buildings should be disposed of through local household hazardous waste collection programs or municipal transfer stations. Refer to the household hazardous waste collection day schedule. Contact Information and Assistance Related Fact Sheets and Other Information Recycling Information Lamp Recycling All environmental fact sheets are designed to provide basic information and
