Why Use Fluorescent and HID Lighting?
Fluorescent and HID lighting is an excellent business and environmental choice because it can use up to 50 percent less electricity than incandescent lighting. However, used fluorescent and HID lamps must be managed properly because they contain mercury. How Do I Dispose of the Lamps? Store lamps in an area and in a way that will prevent them from breaking, such as in boxes the lamps came in or boxes supplied by lamp recyclers. Mark the lamp storage area with the words “Fluorescent lamps for recycling.” Do not break or crush lamps because mercury may be released. If lamps are accidentally broken, store them in a sealed container. Pick up spilled powder and add it to the sealed container. • Take lamps to a consolidation site* or arrange with a lamp transporter to pick them up. Contact your city, county or state environmental office or solid waste office for services available in your area. To protect yourself from future liability, save the invoices that track your used lamps and includ
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