Fluorescent Light Disposal Lamp Tube Collection Recycle

FLUORESCENT LIGHT Hub Author 20 months ago

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FLUORESCENT LIGHT Hub Author 20 months ago

Did you know that when transporting fluorescent lights and lamps on UK roads they are not classed as Hazardous Waste. But for the purpose of disposal and recycling they are.

This is why landfilling fluorescent tubes in the UK is now illegal!

FLUORESCENT LIGHT Hub Author 19 months ago

A loose magnetic ballast can be the cause of ballast hum. This can be caused by the ballast overheating due to tube flicker. Check that ballast mounting screws are tight to stop vibration. If the hum is louder than usual or unbearable then the ballast may need to be replaced. Since this is the most expensive part it may well be worth buying a complete new fixture. Don't leave it too long as they have been known to overheat!

FLUORESCENT LIGHT Hub Author 19 months ago

Have you considered Fluorescent lighting for your home?

by: Mike Yeager

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Many of us know that fluorescent lighting is common in work areas and schools. It is the long tubes that run in ceilings, right? Fluorescent lighting is more then just that. In fact it is one of the most energy efficient types of lighting on the market today.

In the world we live in, fluorescent lights come in many different shapes and sizes. Fluorescent bulbs can be compact fluorescent as well as the larger, more common ones. Fluorescent light bulbs can be found in fluorescent light fixtures and even in fluorescent lamps. These types of light, fluorescent that is, are becoming more popular do to the cost effectiveness they offer. These lights are 4 to 6 times more efficient than incandescent light. Many people use incandescent lights because the light they produce is warmer then fluorescent and this can be a benefit in a home. But, so can saving some money on fluorescent lighting.

If you are interested in finding out more about fluorescent lighting, try searching online. If you do not know of any websites already, do a search, you will have many options to choose from. You can learn more about how fluorescent lights work, what they can do for you, and where you can purchase these lights for your home or work space. Or, if you would rather look at them in person, try going to a lighting specialty store and looking around. There you will find many more options to fluorescent lighting.

Consider fluorescent lighting for your home. Doing so can save you a lot of money because of home energy efficient they can be. Also, look for fluorescent lighting fixtures and lamps in department stores and specialty stores or even online. They can be just as stylish and natural looking as common items are. You may just find something that you really like in the fluorescent world!

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FLUORESCENT LIGHT Hub Author 18 months ago

Hi Jane,

As you state you are from the UK. Most local tips have the facility to take fluorescent tubes from the general public in small batches, however if you are disposing on behalf of a company or business then they have to be sent to a special reycling center or waste transfer site, via an official waste carrier such as AA Waste. There would be a charge for this.

Saying that, fluorescent lights of any kind in the UK are not classed as hazardous waste in transport, but are classed as hazardous waste when disposing!! This may well be different in the USA. Does anyone from the US know the answer??

FLUORESCENT LIGHT Hub Author 18 months ago

An Interesting Article from www.CapitalCityWeekly.com

Alaska Cruise Association donates bulb recycling system to city of Juneau

Capital City Weekly

JUNEAU - The Alaska Cruise Association has donated a fluorescent bulb recycling system to the community of Juneau.

"Bulb Eaters are aboard many of the cruise ships that visit Alaska and have proven to be a safe way to dispose of used fluorescent bulbs," said Bruce Bustamante, on behalf of the Alaska Cruise Association.

"This system is a win-win for the health and safety of our capital city because now we will have a way to safely recycle spent bulbs," said Jim Penor, Solid Waste Coordinator for the City and Borough of Juneau

"This is a good example of how the cruise industry can share its cutting-edge technology with Alaskans," said Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho.

Juneau will maintain the Bulb Eater and house it at the household hazardous waste facility in Lemon Creek. Residents will be able to drop off used fluorescent bulbs on collection event days free of charge.

The Bulb Eater, manufactured by Air Cycle Corporation of Illinois, is a machine that crushes spent fluorescent lamps into small fragments. The crushed glass is compacted into a 55-gallon drum for safe disposal. The machine offers better storage of lamps, easier handling, is safer for people and the environment and it reduces recycling costs.

The Alaska Cruise Association has donated Bulb Eaters to communities throughout Alaska.