Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Reduces Environmental Hazards

Mercury is one of the most hazardous substances known to the environment. Its introduction in to soil or water can cause devastating, long term issues. By using some form of fluorescent light bulb recycling program at home and work, this hazard can be greatly reduced.

A fluorescent light bulb recycling program may be something as simple as taking the used bulbs from home or work to an authorized disposal center near you. While this is one way to help, the repeat trips to the center can become a hassle. For many, this could cause what may have started out as a noble act with the best intentions, to fall by the wayside.

The other, more viable option is to purchase a fluorescent light bulb recycling kit online. These kits are available for 4’, 8’ and compact fluorescent bulbs. The kits differ in price depending on the supplier but most start around $50.00. The kits includes disposal bags for each bulb, a shipping box to send them to the recycler and pre-paid shipping labels that take all of the effort out of recycling.

The kits are quite simple to use and are accompanied by a complete set of instructions. To use the majority of the kits, you simply bag each bulb individually, place them in the shipping carton, seal and send. The labels that are included are pre-paid and included in the initial cost of the kit.

Many office buildings and places of employment already have a program in place for the recycling of bulbs and other hazardous materials. For a smaller business, this particular avenue is the easiest way to comply with state laws on the disposal of lamps. By conforming to the rules set by the E.P.A. and many state and local authorities, a recycle program when properly used helps everyone.

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