CFL Recycling
Lamps and Mercury CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs) - Approximately 290 million sold in Available for recycling 7-10 years later - Current average is 3 to 4 mg Linear Fluorescent -Approximately 600 million in Available for recycling 4-6 years later (commercial lamps) -Average mercury content is 8.3 mg Residential recycling remains around 2% per year
Recycling Infrastructure Local Household Hazardous Waste Collections - Depend upon the state and the community - Not well publicized - Free or a fee; sporadic Retail Collection - Ikea - Ace Hardware - Home Depot
Local Government & Retailers Local government and retailers -Local government recruits retailers - Retailers serve as collection points - Local government provides expertise and promotion - Funding source varies
Local Government & Utilities Local government and utilities - Utility funding - collection & recycling - promotion - Style of program varies - mail-back recycling - dedicated pick-up - retailers as collection points
Local Ordinances Landfill bans Local Ordinances
Federal Government Outreach and Education - website: - National Campaign Product Stewardship Institute Dialogue on Fluorescent Lighting -Goal: Promote energy- efficient lighting while reducing mercury and other toxins entering into the environment - Three focus areas: infrastructure, financing, bans / enforcement,
Contact Us Allison Watanabe US EPA / Office of Solid Waste