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 Fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps save loads of money over their lifetime however at the end of their life they need to be disposed of environmentally friendly way.
While modern fluorescent lamps contain greatly reduced amounts of mercury compared with their predecessors, all fluorescent lamps, including 'environmentally friendly' lamps contain mercury
Lamps containing mercury are listed as hazardous wastes in New Zealand. The disposal of mercury to landfill is tightly regulated. Lamps are considered hazardous when the concentration of mercury exceeds 0.2mg/l. Most lamps (weighing 200g-300g) contain between 3mg – 20mg mercury which means that nearly all lamps that are land-filled should be carefully monitored.
Why recycle?
Studies suggest that mercury from lamps disposed of unsafely can get into our food chain through run off from landfills. It is the generator of the wastes responsibility to ensure that their waste products are disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations.
What are the NZ Regulations?
‘Fluorescent lights contain mercury ….. The contents of the tubes should be removed by an approved operator, prior to disposal.’ Waste Acceptance Criteria Class A Land Fills – MfE
What types of lights contain mercury?
All fluorescent lamps including compact fluorescents, High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps and metal halide lamps.
What are the current disposal alternatives?
Nearly all lamp waste in New Zealand is currently being disposed in an environmentally unsound manner (ie; dumped in the skip / land-filled), largely because there has been no safe alternative.
We offer a full and 100% zero-to-landfill recycling service for all fluorescent and HID lamps through our supplier Interwaste.
Contact Us to arrange the disposal of your lamp waste.
Lamps containing mercury are listed as hazardous wastes in New Zealand. The disposal of mercury to landfill is tightly regulated. Lamps are considered hazardous when the concentration of mercury exceeds 0.2mg/l. Most lamps (weighing 200g-300g) contain between 3mg – 20mg mercury which means that nearly all lamps that are land-filled should be carefully monitored.
Why recycle?
Studies suggest that mercury from lamps disposed of unsafely can get into our food chain through run off from landfills. It is the generator of the wastes responsibility to ensure that their waste products are disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations.
What are the NZ Regulations?
‘Fluorescent lights contain mercury ….. The contents of the tubes should be removed by an approved operator, prior to disposal.’ Waste Acceptance Criteria Class A Land Fills – MfE
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