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Recycle Technologies has been delivering recycling services to the community since 1993. As a recycling and shredding company based in the Midwest, we operate licensed facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Notably, Recycle Technologies stands as the sole Minority-Owned document destruction and recycling enterprise in the Midwest region.

Florida Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations

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September 2, 2024

Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations require non-household facilities generating 10 or more bulbs per month to recycle them due to mercury concerns. The regulations allow crushing bulbs, classifying crushed bulbs as universal waste, and prohibit disposal at municipal landfills. Compliance with Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations ensures proper management of hazardous materials.

Additionally, Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations emphasize the importance of proper storage and transportation of these bulbs before recycling. Facilities are encouraged to use approved containers and follow safety guidelines to prevent mercury leakage during handling. Together, these aspects of Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations ensure a comprehensive approach to managing fluorescent bulb waste safely and responsibly.

Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations require non-household facilities generating 10 or more bulbs per month to recycle them due to mercury concerns. The regulations allow crushing bulbs, classifying crushed bulbs as universal waste, and prohibit disposal at municipal landfills. Compliance with Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations ensures proper management of hazardous materials.

Additionally, Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations emphasize the importance of proper storage and transportation of these bulbs before recycling. Facilities are encouraged to use approved containers and follow safety guidelines to prevent mercury leakage during handling. Together, these aspects of Florida fluorescent bulb recycling regulations ensure a comprehensive approach to managing fluorescent bulb waste safely and responsibly.

Florida Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations

Quick Facts:

  • Hazardous Waste Regulations: Fluorescent bulbs are considered hazardous waste due to their mercury content, and must be managed according to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) guidelines.
  • Recycling Goals: Florida aims for a 75% recycling rate for all solid waste, including hazardous materials like fluorescent bulbs, to promote environmental sustainability.
  • Prepaid Recycling by Mail: Florida allows for prepaid mail-back recycling of fluorescent bulbs. You can start your mail-back program with EZ On the Earth.

Recycling Options in Florida:

  1. Lighting Resources, LLC:
    • We are the nation’s largest lamp recycler delivering environmentally sound processing to businesses and commercial contractors for more than 35 years. For larger quantities of bulbs, ballasts, batteries, or e-waste, trucks will come to your location to pick up and recycle the waste.
    • Action: [Request Pricing] [Learn More]
  2. EZ On The Earth:
    • EZ on the Earth, a division of Lighting Resources, has quickly grown into one of the nation's largest providers of recycling kits, offering a wide range of eco-friendly products like zero-energy exit signs and markings. Our easy-to-use online store ensures fast ordering, with recycling kits shipping from our warehouse within one business day.
    • Action: [Shop Now]

Detailed Regulations:

  • Federal EPA Regulations: Generators of less than 100 kg (220 pounds) of hazardous waste per month are exempt from federal regulations but remain liable. Waste testing less than 0.2 mg/l soluble mercury is not considered hazardous under federal rules. Crushing is restricted to the generator and is not allowed for third-party lamps without treatment authorization.
  • Florida Specific Regulations: Exemption applies only to generators of fewer than 10 bulbs per month. Recycling is preferred; incineration or disposal at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills (MSWLF) is prohibited. Some county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) programs may accept these bulbs. Crushed bulbs are managed as universal waste by generators.

Our Environmental Responsibility

Recycle Technologies, along with our subsidiaries Lighting Resources and EZ on the Earth, is at the forefront of advanced recycling practices. By employing cutting-edge technology, we excel in maximizing material recovery, significantly reducing landfill waste and minimizing environmental impact. Our dedication to sustainability transforms e-waste and other materials into valuable, reusable resources, supporting a circular economy.

Our innovative processes not only reclaim essential materials but also aim to reduce ecological harm. As committed environmental stewards, we are constantly evolving in waste management to provide comprehensive solutions for both businesses and consumers. Partnering with us means contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

For more information, please contact Nick Nastav, our Florida Branch Manager, at 352-421-9718.

State Regulatory Contacts:

Primary Contact:

  • Name: Sean Rocke (Sale Manager & Environmental Specialist)
  • Company: Lighting Resources, Florida branch.
  • Address: FLORIDA, 352-509-3001, 1007 SW 16th Lane, Ocala, FL 34471
  • Phone: +1-352-598-3924
  • Email: sean.rocke@lightingresourcesinc.com

Additional Resources:

  • [FL DEP Fact Sheet]
  • [Florida Guidance Document]
  • Florida Department of Protection Homepage
  • Mercury Lamp Regulations
  • Chapter 62-730 Hazardous Waste 2012
  • Mercury Web Pages

For any questions or further information about recycling in Florida, please contact us.

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