Environmental

Service Providers Guidebook

 

2008

 

 

Disclaimer

 

WasteCap in no way claims the following environmental service provider lists are exhaustive and any omission is not intentional.  If your business wishes to be included in future editions of this text please contact our staff, as this guidebook is a constant work in progress.  A business inclusion in this publication does not constitute an endorsement of that business. 

 

Thank you for your understanding.

 

WasteCap Nebraska Staff

 

285 S. 68th St. Place, Ste. 540

Lincoln, NE 68510

Phone (402) 436-2383 or 888-EWASTE9

Fax (402) 434-7375

www.wastecapne.org

 

 

Acknowledgements

 

WasteCap would like to thank the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and our generous sponsors for helping us design and distribute this guidebook.  Thank you to our advertisers, A-Tec Recycling and Sandhill Plastics.

 

 

 

 

Guidebook to Local Environmental Service Providers

 

 

How to use this Guidebook

 

Batteries

 

Cellular phones

 

Computers & Electronic Equipment

 

Drums

 

Expanded polystyrene

 

Fiber

 

Fluids - antifreeze, Oils, Solvents

 

Fluorescent Light Tubes

 

Metal Scrap

 

Pallets & Wood Waste

 

Plastics

 

Tires

 

Toner Cartridges

 

Miscellaneous Recycling Services

 

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)

 

Assessment & Pollution Prevention Resources

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBOOK

 

Welcome to the 2008 edition of WasteCap Nebraska’s “Environmental Service Providers Guidebook”.  This guide is intended to assist local businesses in locating service providers to meet all of their waste reduction and recycling needs.

 

The guide is alphabetical and grouped by material type.  Each section includes a brief description of waste reduction and recycling, followed by a list of the known local or regional service providers for that material.  Also included in the guide are sections on miscellaneous recycling services, environmentally friendly purchasing, safety education providers, and a listing of agencies dedicated to helping improve your business’ waste reduction and recycling program. 

 

Businesses denoted in bold are WasteCap members and/or provide service to WasteCap members through master agreements.

 

Enjoy the guidebook and please do not hesitate to provide us with feedback so that we may continue to improve future editions!


WasteCap Nebraska Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERIES

 

Many types of batteries are considered to be “hazardous wastes” and should be disposed of properly. All batteries contain toxic substances, but certain battery types cause more concern when mixed in with regular trash. The primary concern is generally batteries that specifically contain mercury, cadmium, or lead.  Check with the EPA’s list of persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs) to identify the battery types that are targeted as priority substances for waste minimization.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Recycle Your Rechargeable Batteries - RBRC

http://www.rbrc.org

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit public service organization created to educate the public about the benefit of recycling batteries. This website not only gives you an overview of rechargeable battery recycling, but it can also help you locate recycling centers in your area.

 

Product Stewardship: Batteries - US EPA

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/battery.htm

Explains the various battery types, what research has been completed on battery recycling, existing laws monitoring battery waste, and where to go for more information.

 

Battery Recycling Fact Sheet - Inform, Inc.

http://www.informinc.org/fact_CWPbattery.php

A comprehensive site listing including topics like why batteries should be recycled, battery waste prevention strategies, battery chemistries, and the status of battery recycling in the U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERIES

 

Allen’s New & Used Batteries                                 A-Tec Recycling

Lincoln, NE                                                                Des Moines, IA

(402) 467-2455                                                        (800) 551-4912

                                                                                    www.a-tec-recycling.com

Capital City Auto Recyclers

Lincoln, NE                                                                Circuit City

(402) 475-2982                                                        www.circuitcity.com

(877) 843-6655                                                        *accepts spent rechargeable batteries

www.capitalcityautorecyclers.com

                                                                                    HTR Group

Custer County Recycling                                  Lake Ozark, MO

Broken Bow, NE                                                       (888) 537-4874

(308) 870-0313                                                        www.htr-group.com

 

Husker Battery Service                                     i-recycle

Omaha, NE                                                                Omaha, NE

(402) 573-1054                                                        (402) 697-8401

*accepts solid lead                                                    www.i-manage.com/i-recycle.asp

                                                                                    *accepts UPS batteries only

Interstate All Battery

Lincoln, NE                                                                Lewis & Clark Wireless

(402) 474-1911                                                         Hartington, NE

Omaha, NE                                                                (402) 254-3316

(402) 341-7366                                                        (402) 357-2457

*charges may apply                                                 www.bowvalleyw.net

 

Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc.                               Midwest Lamp Recycling, Inc.

Roseville, MN                                                            Madison, WI

(651) 628-9370                                                        (800) 251-7646

www.mwsi.com                                                         www.budgetlampreclaimers.com

 

Retrofit Recycling                                               Safety Kleen

Little Canada, MN                                                    Omaha, NE

(800) 274-1309                                                        (402) 333-6321

www.retrofitcompanies.com                                   www.safety-kleen.org

 

T.O. Haas Tire                                                          Univar USA, Inc.

Lincoln, NE                                                                Omaha, NE

(402)474-1525                                                         (402) 733-3266

www.tohaastire.com                                                www.chemcare.com

 

 

CELLULAR PHONES

 

Cellular phone usage has increased dramatically in the past few years and continues to grow daily. The average cell phone user uses a phone for about 18 months before replacing it. With millions of cell phone users, this leads to millions of cell phones being disposed of, at times into the landfill. Cell phones contain lead and mercury, along with other toxins, that will eventually leak out into the landfill. Broken cell phones can be recycled, and some parts salvaged, and working cell phones can be reused or donated to various charities. Please contact the individual service provider for more detailed information.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Cellular Phones and the Environment

http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=electronics/cell_index.asp

Lists useful details on cellular phone recycling and why it is useful to the environment. Also offers options for reusing or recycling old cellular phones, and resources for recycling.

 

Waste in the Wireless World: The Challenge of Cell Phones -

Inform, Inc.

http://informinc.org/wirelesswaste.php

Detailed report on cell phone usage, contents, disposal, the recycling process, and the benefits of cellular phone recycling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CELLULAR PHONES

 

Cartridges for Kids                                                   Circuit City

Loveland, CO                                                                        www.circuitcity.com           

(800) 420-0235                                                       *accepts obsolete cell phones        

www.cartridgesforkids.com

 

CURE Recycling                                                        Wipe Out Wireless Waste

Woodstock, GA                                                         c/0 Keep Nebraska Beautiful

(404) 680-1043                                                       Lincoln, NE

www.earthtonesolution.com                                   (402) 486-4622

                                                                                    www.knb.org

Lincoln Children’s Zoo                                                 *provides postage-paid envelopes

Lincoln, NE to recycle cell phones, cell

(402) 475-6741                         chargers, cell batteries, etc.

www.lincolnzoo.org

 

Planet Green                                                                         Radio Shack  

Canoga Park, CA                                                       www.radioshack.com          

(800) 377-1093

www.planetgreen.com                                             RIP Mobile

                                                                                    Tucker, GA

Retrofit Recycling                                               (770) 856-9021

Little Canada, MN                                                    www.ripmobile.com

(800) 274-1309                                                       

www.retrofitcompanies.com                                   The Wireless Alliance

                                                                                    Boulder, CO

Univar USA, Inc.                                                      (866) 366-5791       

Omaha, NE                                                                www.thewirelessalliance.com

(402) 733-3266                                                       

http://www.chemcare.com                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

 

Computer and electronic waste is one of the fastest growing concerns in the recycling industry.   Serious environmental concerns are imminent and the sheer volume of electronics reaching end-of-life further underlines the need for responsible action. The cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in most computer monitors and television screens have x-ray shields that contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead, mostly embedded in glass. The central processing unit (CPU) of a personal computer (PC) typically contains toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. Because of the lead content in the CRTs, they are considered a hazardous waste.  Furthermore, businesses in Lincoln and Lancaster County cannot dispose of any hazardous wastes in our local landfill.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Preventing Computer Waste - Inform, Inc.

http://www.informinc.org/fact_CWPcomputer.php

Discusses the benefits of computer waste reduction, waste preventions strategies, values of leasing and take-back agreements, environmental factors to consider when purchasing a computer, case studies for Extended Product Responsibility (EPR), and government efforts to prevent computer waste in the United States.

 

Electronic Product Recovery and Recycling (EPR2) Project - National Safety Council’s Environmental Health Center

http://www.nsc.org/ehc/epr2.htm

The EPR2 Project helps identify and prioritize ways to overcome market, economic, regulatory, administrative, and institutional barriers to effective management of electronic equipment throughout its life cycle.

 

 

 

 

 


COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

 

Electronics that are still usable should be donated for reuse and redistribution. Electronics that are not usable or are outdated should be sent to a legitimate refurbisher for proper testing, dismantling, and recycling of the components. Each service provider listed offers a different specialty and has differing fees for services. Please contact the service provider for more detailed information.

 

 

 

Computer Donation Agencies

Please contact organization before delivering materials

 

At 4 All                                                                       Computers for Africa

Cozad, NE                                                                  Omaha, NE

(308) 784-4525                                                        www.computers4kids.org/participate/inkind.htm

Omaha, NE                                                                *accepts Pentium 3 or better        

(402) 595-1923                                                                   

www.at4all.com                                                        Cox Connect Kids

                                                                                    Omaha, NE

Computer Renaissance                                            (402) 934-0453

Lincoln, NE                                                                www.cox.com/omaha

(402) 465-4040                                                       *accepts Pentium 3 or better

http://www.compren.com                                     

*may be charge for monitor                                   Lincoln Public Schools

                                                                                    Lincoln, NE

Lincoln Action Program                                  (402) 458-3140

Lincoln, NE                                                                www.lps.org

(402) 471-4515                                                        * accepts Pentium 3 or better

http://www.lincoln-action.org                              

*may be charge for monitor                                  

 

Superior Pawnee Computer Society

Superior, NE

(402) 879-1046

www.spcsne.org

*may be charge for monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

 

At 4 All                                                                       A-Tec Recycling, Inc.

Cozad, NE                                                                  Des Moines, IA

(308) 784-4525                                                        (800) 551-4912

Omaha, NE                                                                www.a-tec-recycling.com

(402) 595-1923

www.at4all.com                                                        CP Recovery

                                                                                    Omaha, NE

Cartridges of Kids                                                     (402) 331-1630

Loveland, CO                                                                        (888) 411-6975

(800) 420-0235                                                       Clive, IA

www.cartridgesforkids.com                                    (515) 276-2600

                                                                                    www.cprecovery.com

Computer Hardware, Inc.

Kearney, NE                                                              Custer County Recycling         

(308) 234-9335                                                        Broken Bow, NE

Grand Island, NE                                                     (308) 870-0313

(308) 384-6939

Hastings, NE                                                             Electronic Disposal Technologies

(402) 463-3456                                                        Omaha, NE

Lincoln, NE                                                                (402) 733-7297

(402) 483-6400                                                       www.electronicdisposal.net

www.computerhardwareinc.com

 

Electronic Recyclers                                          HTR Group

Omaha, NE                                                                Lake Ozark, MO                  

(402) 658-9682                                                        (888) 537-4874                   

*accepts anything with a printed                           www.htr-group.com

  circuit board           

i-recycle                                                                  Junkman’s Recycling

Omaha, NE                                                                Kearney, NE

(402) 697-8401                                                        (308) 236-8996

www.i-manage.com/i-recycle.asp                         *fee

                                                                                    *serving all of Nebraska

 

Lewis & Clark Wireless                                            LifeSpan Technology Recycling

Hartington, NE                                                         Omaha, NE

(402) 254-3316                                                        (402) 403-1910

(402) 357-2457                                                        www.lifespanrecycling.com

http://www.bowvalleyw.net                                 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

 

 

Mercury Waste Solutions                                        Midwest Electronic Recycling

Roseville, MN                                                            Walford, IA

(651) 628-9370                                                        (319) 845-2000

www.mwsi.com                                                         www.ewasterecycle.com

           

Midwest Lamp Recycling, Inc.                               PC Boneyard

Madison, WI                                                              Grand Island, NE

(800) 251-7646                                                        (308) 370-1306

www.budgetlampreclaimers.com 

                                                           

Recycling Connections                                     Retrofit Recycling          

Omaha, NE                                                                Little Canada, MN

(402) 551-0823                                                        (800) 274-1309

Henderson, CO                                                         www.retrofitcompanies.com

(303) 333-6363

www.recyclingconnections.com

                                                           

Schrock Innovations                                                Secure Recyclers

Lincoln, NE                                                                Lincoln, NE

(402) 423-9595                                                        (402) 805-0065

Omaha, NE

(402) 934-9423

www.schrockinnovations.com

 

TechWare Recycling                                          Univar USA, Inc.

Lincoln, NE                                                                Omaha, NE

(402) 499-3103                                                        (402) 733-3266

                                                                                    www.chemcare.com

 


DRUMS

 

Many businesses purchase their manufacturing products, including chemicals and paints, in plastic and steel drums. Disposal of these drums can be difficult. The best option is to work with your supplier to develop a take-back program. This encourages “closed-loop recycling”. If this is not a feasible option, there are other recycling options available. Before recycling, make sure to follow all environmental regulations for removal of original contents. This may require triple-rinsing of chemicals and other materials, dependent on the type of materials contained in the drum. For specific questions and concerns, contact your local health department, the Department of Environmental Quality, or one of the listed recyclers.

 

For more information, consult this site:

 

Best Management Practices for 55-Gallon Drums - New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

http://www.des.state.nh.us/factsheets/sw/sw-29.htm

Discusses specifications for drum collection and re-use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


DRUMS

 

J & M Steel                                                                 Jones Barrel

Hastings, NE                                                              Omaha, NE

(402) 661-3815                                                           (402) 346-2231

                                                                                    (800) 850-6416

Safety Kleen                                                                www.jonesbarrel.com

Omaha, NE

(402) 333-6321                                                          Trader Dick

http://www.safety-kleen.org                                                Lincoln, NE

                                                                                    (402) 464-5285

Univar USA, Inc.                                                       *6 barrel minimum, must be in

Omaha, NE                                                                  useable condition & contain

(402) 733-3266 non-hazardous material

www.chemcare.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

 

Packing peanuts and molded polystyrene are both products made of expanded polystyrene (EPS). Each is over 99.6% air, and consists of sturdy protective packaging that is used to fill in the empty space between merchandise and exterior cartons. Many businesses reuse their in-coming packaging materials to send out their products. Some businesses are unable to reuse the packaging for various reasons. For those businesses with excess peanuts, there are several companies that are purchasing peanuts at a high cost and would be happy to reuse EPS that otherwise would be headed for the landfill. It is a win-win situation for both businesses: one with reduced landfill and service fees and the other with fewer costs for new product.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Packing Peanuts - Plastic Loose Fill Council (PLFC)

http://www.loosefillpackaging.com/

The Plastic Loose Fill Council (PLFC) was founded in 1991 to develop, promote and implement the original use and subsequent recovery, reuse, and recycling of polystyrene loose fill. The Council operates the Peanut Hotline, the national reuse program for plastic loose fill, and can also help you locate a local peanut recycling center.

 

Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers

http://www.epspackaging.org/

This site lists various suppliers around the country, as well as different EPS recycling equipment manufacturers. Also provides recycling information and additional EPS recycling resources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE

      

Grama’s Inc.                                                             Hollman Foods

Lincoln, NE                                                                Minden, NE

(402) 464-2661                                                        (308) 468-5635

www.gramasjellies.com                                           (888) 926-2879

                                                                                    www.hollmans.com

Mail Plus                                                                    *loose fill, call first, pick-up in

Lincoln, NE Lincoln every other week,

(402) 434-5315 no charge                            

*molded or loose                              

                                                                                    Premier Industries

Mail Prep Etc.                                                           attn: Jerry Meis

Lincoln, NE                                                                (402) 203-3234

(402) 486-3252                                                        jmeis@premier-industries.com

www.mailprepetc.neb.rr.com

 

Tasler, Inc.                                                                The UPS Store

Webster City, IA                                                      Lincoln, NE

(515) 832-5200                                                        (402) 475-3131

                                                                                    *molded or loose

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIBER

 

Fiber products encompass a myriad of paper products. Fiber can be separated into many categories, such as cardboard (OCC), office paper (OFF), magazines (MAG), newspapers (NEWS/ONP), mixed paper (MOP), and phonebooks (OTD). Typically, fiber products represent a large percentage of business solid waste. Often referred to as the “low-hanging fruit”, fiber products are easily recyclable and businesses generally see direct cost savings benefits from reduced garbage service fees. The burden on the municipal solid waste collection and disposal systems decreases with increased recycling efforts by businesses.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Junk Mail Waste Prevention Kit - Department of

Natural Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division - King County, Washington

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/resrecy/wasteprevention/junkmail.shtml

Great tips and contact information for how to rid your home and business of junk mail.

 

Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide for Businesses - WasteCap Nebraska

http://www.wastecapne.org/pub/1999/business-guide.pdf

A helpful tool for businesses to target specific waste streams for reduction and/or recycling.

 

Waste Reduction Tips for the Office - Inform, Inc.

http://www.informinc.org/fact_office.php

Useful tips on reducing paper and office supply waste before it gets to the trash can. Mentions tips on items from coffee to cleaners to printers and other equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIBER

      

Burton Enterprises                                             Custer County Recycling

Henderson, NE                                                         Broken Bow, NE

(402) 723-4265                                                        (308) 870-0313

 

Firstar Fiber Recycling                                            Midland Recycling

Omaha, NE                                                                Lincoln, NE

(402) 894-0003                                                       (402) 476-8502

www.firstarfiber.com                                               www.midlandrecycling.net

           

Omaha Paper Stock                                           Recycling Enterprises

Omaha, NE                                                                Lincoln, NE

(402) 392-2007                                                       (402) 421-6655

(800) 888-1402                                                       www.recyclelincoln.com

Grand Island, NE                            

(308) 382-3909                              

(866) 382-3909                               

www.omahapaperstock.com                      

                                                           

Security Shredding Services                                   Weyerhaeuser

Laurel, NE                                                                 Omaha, NE

(402) 256-3522                                                        (402) 453-8755

*also takes cardboard & newspaper                      www.weyerhaeuser.com    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIBER

 

Confidential Document Destruction

 

A-Tec Recycling                                                       Infosafe Shredding, Inc.

Des Moines, IA                                                         Omaha, NE

(800) 551-4912                                                        (402) 891-2688

www.a-tec-recycling.com                                       www.infosafeshredding.com

 

Iron Mountain Secure Shredding                          Midland Recycling

Omaha, NE                                                                Lincoln, NE

(402) 341-2701                                                        (402) 476-8502

Lincoln, NE                                                                www.midlandrecycling.net

(402) 477-2333

www.ironmountain.com                                          Recycling Enterprises

                                                                                    Lincoln, NE

Paper Tiger Shredding                                     (402) 421-6655       

Lincoln, NE                                                                www.recyclelincoln.com

(402) 421-3737                                                                   

www.papertigershredding.com                              Security Shredding Services

                                                                                    Laurel, NE    

Roberts Recycling                                               (402) 256-3522       

Lincoln, NE                                                               

(402) 483-2477                                                        Shred Monster

                                                                                    Columbus, NE

Shred It                                                                     (402) 564-6006                  

Omaha, NE                                                                www.shredmonster.com    

(402) 991-4790                                                                               

www.shredit.com                                                     Superior Data Storage

                                                                                    Lincoln, NE

Shredding Solutions                                          (402) 464-0260

Lincoln, NE

(402) 474-6815                                                        Weyerhaeuser

(877) 220-1259                                                        Omaha, NE

www.shredding-solutions.com                               (402) 453-8755                                                                                                                    www.weyerhaeuser.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLUID

 

Fluids such as oil, antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, and solvents are essential components for several industries. Due to the toxicity and widespread use of some fluids, their disposal can present a management challenge. Finding ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle such fluids will protect the environment and can conserve operations/maintenance resources that are otherwise spent on disposal of old materials and the purchase of new materials. It is also important to include oil filters in recycling efforts because filters can be processed and made into new steel products, which in turn reduces the need for limestone in the steel-making process. Check with your local health department, the NDEQ or the service providers listed for any specific questions to ensure that you meet all applicable environmental requirements.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Used Oil Recovery - Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/hw/usedoil.html

Includes fact sheets about oil generators, transporters, collection facilities, burners, marketers, and space heaters.

 

Nebraska Used Oil Collection Program - Keep Nebraska Beautiful

http://www.knb.org/oil.html

Discusses importance of reducing oil pollution, recycling used oil, and includes a link to Used Oil Collections Sites in Nebraska.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FLUID

 

 

Antifreeze Recyclers                                                            Barton Solvents

Valley, NE                                                                  Council Bluffs, IA

(402) 359-5657                                                        (712) 322-2509

                                                                                    www.barsol.com

Capital City Auto Recyclers

Lincoln, NE                                                                Custer County Recycling

(402) 475-2982                                                        Broken Bow, NE

(877) 843-6655                                                        (308) 870-0313

www.capitalcityautorecyclers.com

 

Jebro, Inc.                                                                 Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc.

Sioux City, IA                                                            Roseville, MN           

(800) 231-8555                                                        (651) 628-9370                   

www.jebro.com                                                         www.mwsi.com

                                                                                    *fluids containing mercury

Product Recovery & Recycling      

Fort Calhoun, NE                                                      Safety Kleen

(402) 444-4486                                                        Omaha, NE

                                                                                    (402) 333-6321

T.O. Haas                                                                   www.safety-kleen.org

Lincoln, NE

(402) 474-1525                                                        Univar USA, Inc

(402) 323-4200                                                       Omaha, NE

www.tohaastire.com                                                (402) 733-3266

                                                                                    (800) 909-4897

                                                                                    www.chemcare.com

 


FLUID

 

 

Oil Filter Recycling

 

Jebro, Inc.                                                                 Product Recovery & Recycling

Sioux City, IA                                                            Fort Calhoun, NE

(800) 231-8555                                                        (402) 444-4486

www.jebro.com                                                         *accepts used oil

 

Fleet Maintenance

 

All Star Rewards                                                      Jebro, Inc.

Des Moines, IA                                                         Sioux City, IA

(877) 834-2003                                                        (800) 231-8555

eddied@quixnet.net                                                            www.jebro.com                    

*fuel additive and management of

  safety initiative programs            

 

Lubrication Engineers

Lincoln, NE

(402) 488-5133                   

(800) 537-7683

www.le-inc.com       

*fuel-efficient lubricants, oil reduction consulting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES

 

There are several varieties of mercury-containing lamps in use today; fluorescent lamps, high-pressure sodium lamps, mercury vapor lamps, metal halide lamps and the increasingly popular Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL).   Fluorescent lamps are preferred over incandescents because they use only 1/3 of the energy.  All fluorescent lamps contain small quantities of mercury that may be harmful to the environment and also may be listed as Universal Wastes with the U.S. EPA. If your business uses any of the above-mentioned bulbs, you need to dispose of them in a proper manner. Recycling the bulbs is the preferred method. In all cases, there is likely to be a service charge for recycled bulbs. The service charge, quantity of bulbs, and pick up schedule are determined cooperatively with your chosen recycling vendor.

 

For more information, consult these sites:

 

Lamp Recycling - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/

This page is a resource for any light bulb user seeking details on recycling spent mercury-containing lamps.

 

Mercury-Containing Light Bulb (Lamp) Regulatory Framework

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/lamps/frame.htm

This page provides regulatory history and guidance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 


FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES

 

A-Tec Recycling                                                       HTR Group

Des Moines, IA                                                         Lake Ozark, MO

(800) 551-4912                                                        (888) 537-4874

www.a-tec-recycling.com                                       www.htr-group.com

*accepts ballasts, other mercury &

   mercury containing devices,                                Mercury Waste Solutions, Inc.

   thermostats, thermometers,                               Roseville, MN

   ignition tubes                                                         (651) 628-9370

                                                                                    (877) 636-6514

Lewis & Clark Wireless                                            www.mwsi.com

Hartington, NE                                                         *accepts ballasts

(402) 254-3316

(402) 357-2457                                           

www.bowvalleyw.net                                               Retrofit Recycling

                                                                                    Little Canada, MN

Midwest Lamp Recycling, Inc.                               (800) 274-1309

Madison, WI                                                              www.retrofitcompanies.com

(800) 251-7646                                                        *accepts ballasts, www.budgetlampreclaimers.com                                 transformers/capacitors,

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