minimize risk of exposure: manage mercury lamps safely and legally march 2018

69% of fluorescent lamps in massachusetts are illegally thrown in the trash where they are often broken and pose risks of worker exposure to mercury

health risks drinking water limit 2.0 parts per billion mercury can harm the human brain, heart, and immune and nervous systems. when improperly managed, mercury products contaminate drinking water, fish populations, soil, and air.

MA mercury management act: bans mercury-containing lamps from landfills & incinerators, as of 2008 requires all mercury-containing products to be recycled or managed as hazardous waste facts: *state law covers all mercury-containing lamps, including “low mercury” lamps with green markings.

Reduce your risk by properly managing fluorescent lamps Store in a labeled and dated box or cushioned drum to prevent damage. Recycle or dispose as hazardous waste within a year. If a lamp breaks indoors, open a window to disperse mercury.