Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County Take it Back Network for Fluorescent Lamps Lauren Cole PSI Lamp Dialogue July 15-16, 2008
Take it Back Network – Lamps Funded by end-of-life fees -Most partner businesses charge a fee for recycling. -End-of-life fees intended as an interim measure until front-end financing system is legislated. - No government funding of recycling costs.
Recruitment Contacted Potential Members - hardware and lighting stores Offered technical support - provided list of potential recyclers and discussed storage options. Offered promotion -Web site, TV ads, brochure Members determined the fee for service
Agreements with Members Proof of insurance - 1 million general liability, 2 million aggregate Export Restrictions -All materials shall be handled domestically or in developed countries Certificate of Recycling -Stating where and how materials are processed Tracking - The number and type of products that are recycled on a quarterly basis
Network Members Small businesses - hardware and lighting stores “Recycling” companies that collect and recycle lamps or ship to a recycler IKEA
2008 TIBN Collection Sites 23 private sites, fees vary. 12 additional sites have applications pending.
Collection Results Lamp Type 1 st quarter st quarter 2008 CFL1,7745,0213,215 Linear Tubes6,41129,25716,521 Other1052, Total8,29036,33820,642 1 st quarter 2008 data
Contact Information Lauren Cole Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County/King County Solid Waste Division 201 S. Jackson St., Room 701 Seattle, WA Phone: