Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling

When was the last time you thought about light bulbs in your office? Sure, you may have seen the numbers on your budget spreadsheet, but have you ever stopped to wonder what happens to the bulbs after they leave your office or the accountant’s office down the hall? What is your maintenance team doing with those used lights bulbs? If you don’t already know, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the process, because a lack of knowledge as a small business owner isn’t going to stop the State of California from fining you.

What?!? A Fine Over a Light Bulb?

Under California’s Universal Hazardous Waste Rules, your company can absolutely be fined if you don’t currently have a light bulb recycling program in place. In fact, you could be fined thousands of dollars if you’re illegally disposing light bulb waste. Even small quantity generators (like small businesses) that were once exempt from these rules no longer are, so having the right light bulb recycling in place is a must.

What’s Required

There are a number of different requirements if you’re going to remain compliant with the law. You’ll need to hold yearly training sessions for your maintenance team or anyone who handles mercury-containing tubes or bulbs on what to do. Then you’ll need to ensure that each light bulb is carefully stored and labeled, appropriately transported to a electronic recycling facility, then handled according to the law.

SES Light Bulb Recycling Program Can Help

Why are you dealing with California’s complex recycling laws when you could be handling the matters that are really important to your business? Stop. Let SES E-Waste Recycling handle all of your light bulb recycling needs. From start to finish, we’ll make sure your small business is compliant with every single light bulb your company uses. Learn more when you contact us today.