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Fluorescent Tube Recycling
Since the hazardous waste regulations came into force in July 2005 fluorescent tubes have been classified as hazardous waste and must be disposed of accordingly. Simply disposing of your spent tubes within your general waste container is no longer an option.
Utopia Waste Management therefore provides a nationwide fluorescent tube collection and recycling service . From small containers capable of storing up to 30 fluorescent tubes to large industrial containers capable of storing up to 3000 fluorescent tubes, Utopia Waste Management can provide your company with the best container and collection method to meet your specific requirements.
All fluorescent tubes collected are taken to fully licensed facilities where they are crushed and separated into the different materials which make up the tubes – glass, metal or plastic end caps and mercury bearing phosphor powder. These materials can then be recycled.
Why Recycle ?
Taking advantage of our fluorescent tube recycling service provides a number of benefits:
- Ensures compliance with all current legislation, including the WEEE Directive.
- Our containers provide a safe and convenient method for storing spent fluorescent tubes prior to collection.
- Minimises health and safety risks to staff.
- A Duty of Care Waste Transfer Note is provided with each collection.
- Demonstrates best environmental practice and assists ISO 14001 accreditation.
We can also provide machinery for the on-site crushing and segregation of fluorescent tubes. For more information please contact us.
Did you know.....?
There is enough mercury in a single fluorescent tube to contaminate up to 30,000 litres of water beyond a safe standard for drinking.
