Light Bulbs
Should contain
- Energy-saving light bulbs and other light sources containing mercury.
- Fluorescent lamps that are not linear tubes.
Should not contain
- Fluorescent lamps, linear tubes.
- Is not to be in packaging.
- E-waste, incandescent lamps, hazardous waste and other waste.
Description
Separate collection units, such as receptacles. Important that this is amassed so as it does not break.
Collection
Separate collection units, such as receptacles. Important that this is amassed so as it does not break.
Processing
Delivered to an approved waste reception facility for processing and/or destruction.
Recycling
Hazardous waste is to be taken out of circulation and is not to be recycled. If possible, the metal is recycled.
Non-compliance
Hazardous waste is to be taken out of circulation and is not to be recycled. If the waste is shattered, the waste reception facility may refuse to accept it. The declaration must be completed for the driver to take hazardous waste.
Referral regulations
Special risk factors
FEnergy-saving light bulbs contain mercury that leak if broken. Both mercury vapor and powder are harmful.
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