Hazardous Waste DisposalLMI has been committed to providing its customers an inexpensive and efficient way to recycle mercury-containing lamps for years. You need to know if your lighting contractor is recycling or disposing of your old lamps as hazardous material, because you may be held accountable for the environmental damaged and clean up caused by improper disposal.
According to 40 CFR 261.24 of the Environmental Protection Agency, most fluorescent lamps contain enough mercury to be considered a hazardous waste because of the mercury content. If placed in the landfill, the mercury becomes an environmental threat by migrating into the air and groundwater supplies. Benefits to recycling the fluorescent bulbs include saved landfill space, reduced raw material production needs, and preventing toxic material from harming the environment |
