Light Bulbs – NS: 7086

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

Waste 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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