Journey of Recycled Lamps

    MINNETONKA, MN, June 16, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Recycled lamps are sent to a recycling facility via truck, UPS or FedEx in bulk or in pre-paid shipping recycling boxes, such as the Waste Management LampTracker system, which is specifically designed to accommodate various sized lamps and effectively contain mercury vapor emitted from broken lamps.

Once received, the recycler crushes the lamps, along with other contaminated products, devices and debris, to safely exhaust the mercury vapor and extract and reuse the resultant mercury--ensuring mercury is not released into the environment. The remaining debris is then placed in 55-gallon drums and sent to a retort facility--where the drums are heated to high temperatures to eliminate any remaining mercury. Any remaining glass and aluminum is further recycled and reused.

This process reduces the potential dangers of mercury vapor emitted from used fluorescent lamps--effectively reducing environmental liability and protecting both handlers and consumers from potential safety hazards and health risks.

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