Why is on-site lamp crushing not recommended?
top Answer: Crushing lamps on-site is a EPA regulated activity. Crushing lamps creates mercury vapor that is difficult to contain. The risk of the hazardous mercury seeping out of containers and filters increases dramatically when being transported to a certified recycling center now as a “hazardous waste”. Leaking mercury is also more quickly absorbed into the body through the skin. Solution: Keeping lamps intact until they reach a qualified recycler prevents mercury exposure. By using CC Plus special purpose containers to handle and transport lamps from the point of use to a certified recycling center reduces the risk of breakage and personal exposure to mercury, lead and other hazardous chemicals. Mercury still contained within the intact lamps does not pose any hazard to handlers. Processed in this manner also maintains the spent lamps under the “universal waste” rule requiring no special permits.
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