Presenta(on Outline • Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury •  Why is Mercury in Light Bulbs ? •  Regula(ons (New State Law) •  Generator Responsibili(es (Proper Packaging of lamps) (Proper Packaging of Ba2eries) •  Proper Recycling The Solu(on •  End of Generator Liability •  Summary •  Ques(ons •  End of Presenta(on Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury
All Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury ! Even Green End Bulbs Straight Tubes U-­‐Shape and Circular
Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury?
All High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps
(Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium )
All Compact Fluorescent Lamps ( CFL s) All shapes and sizes
Why is mercury in Light Bulbs ?
Elemental Mercury is injected into All Fluorescent, HID and other specialty lamps to
Produce Ultra Violet Light, NO MERCURY = NO LIGHT !
Ultra Violet Light
Produced By
Cathode Produces Heat
Mercury Vapor
To Vaporize MERCURY
Seeable Light
Brass Pins Supply
Electricity to Heat
Cathode
MERCURY
Release Capsule
Seeable Light
Elemental
MERCURY
Phosphor Coating turns UV
Light to Seeable Light
Regulations and State Law
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
NCDENR
The law - Session Law 2010-180, House Bill 1766
Beginning July 1, 2011, all state agencies are
required by law to establish a program to
collect and recycle the spent fluorescent lights
and thermostats containing mercury that are
generated in buildings which they own.
Regulations and State Law
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
NCDENR
. The law - Session Law 2010-180, House Bill 1766 - affects all
state agencies,
* The General Assembly,
* The General Court of Justice
* Universities
* Community Colleges
* Public schools and
* Political subdivisions that use state funds to construct or
operate public buildings.
Regulations and State Law
Each agency s program must include:
* Procedures for convenient collection
* Safe storage
* Proper recycling of spent fluorescent lights
including,
* Contractual or other arrangements with those who
recycle spent fluorescent lamps
Universal Waste Lamp Generators Responsibili(es Waste Management [40 CFR 273.13]
Lamp packaging Regulations State and Federal
• A handler of universal waste must manage lamps in a way that prevents
release of any universal waste or component of universal waste to the
environment.
(b.) A handler of universal waste lamps must contain any lamp in
containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent
breakage, and compatible with the contents of lamps. Such containers
and packages must remain closed and lack evidence of leakage, spillage
or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable
conditions.
(c.) A container or package in which universal waste lamps are contained
must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases:
Universal Waste Lamps or Waste Lamps or Used Lamps
Universal Waste Lamp Generators Responsibili(es Proper Packaging and Labeling Examples
Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es Battery Requirements for Transportation
Effective June 1, 2009 Southeast Recycling Technologies,
Inc will require that all battery shipments be in compliance
with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA) voluntary compliance rule effective January 1,
2009 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR,
49CFR Parts , 171-180). This voluntary rule becomes fully
effective on January 1, 2010 and is subject to full
enforcement and fines for non-compliance.
Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es Packaging Requirements: Per HMR
• All batteries must be packaged for transportation in a manner which prevents
• short circuiting and damage to the battery or its terminals. This may be achieved
by the following the preventive measures listed below:
• Each battery must be placed in a separate plastic baggie or the
terminal ends must be taped securely.
• Note: Lithium Ion rechargeable i.e. (laptop, cell phone, etc.), and Lithium
batteries must have All terminals tapped or bagged 1- battery per bag. They
must package in proper containers, and labeled properly. (Sealed plastic
buckets, or 250lb.test cardboard boxes)
•  Note: According to US DOT, ALL Alkaline batteries, Dry cell Ni-Cad,
Nickel Metal Hydride and carbon zinc lantern batteries that are less than 9
volts are exempt from tapping. However these batteries must be packaged
separate by type and NOT mixed with any other chemical type of battery.
Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es *All other chemical types of batteries must be in
accordance with the HMR for shipping.
*Battery containers must be properly labeled
and are preferred to be sorted by chemical type
*Large vented batteries (lead acid, vented nicad, etc.) which are palletized must have a
heavy cardboard or non-conductive divider
between the battery terminals if stacked on the
pallet. Batteries must be securely packaged on
the pallet in a way which prevents shifting
during transportation.
Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es Proper Battery Packaging and Labeling Examples
THE AGENCIES & GENERATOR SOLUTION
All State Agencies can utilize the North Carolina State Contract
Number: 926 B.
This Contract is for the proper recycling of:
Spent Fluorescent Lamps and other listed recyclable waste.
Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. is a service
provider for the proper recycling of spent mercury lamps
selected by the State of North Carolina for State Contract 926 B.
Southeast Recycling can provide the Solution for
All State Agencies
THE AGENCIES & GENERATOR SOLUTION
Setting up an account is Simple
1. Call or Email Southeast Recycling (800-592-3970 or
Raleigh Office -919-615-4251)
Email: steve@recyclebulbs.com
2. Southeast will provide a simple Customer Form to fill out
and send back along with all the information you need,
(Pricing, packaging information, container, etc.)
3. Properly package your lamps, batteries, etc. and call
Southeast, we will schedule a pick up and provide all the
necessary paperwork, (Tracking and Shipping BOL s , etc.)
Proper Recycling The Solu(on The proper recycling of lamps begins at the (me Southeast obtains the lamps from the agency/generator and provides them with proper shipping and tracking documents. This tracking document follows the shipment all the way through processing, tracking the date and (me received by Southeast down to the date and (me the lamps are processed. Proper Recycling The Solu(on Southeast u(lizes a Dynex 3600 lamp processor to recycle and recover mercury lamps. This is a high tech processor that is totally enclosed and operates under a nega(ve vacuum, preven(ng mercury vapors from escaping. The lamps of each customer are fed into the processor one tracking order at a (me. The date and (me of process are then recorded. Proper Recycling The Solu(on Southeast Recycling Makes Proper Recycling Easy For the State Agencies/ Gererators By providing service throughout the state and the Southeastern USA. Southeast has warehouses and service centers located in Johnson City, Nashville, and Memphis, TN along with Kennesaw, GA and Raleigh, NC to provide the Agency Generators with quicker hands-­‐on service. Proper Recycling End of Agencies/ Generator Liability Complete Recycling and Recovery of Lamps Along With Reuse of All By-­‐Products Ends Generator s Liability of HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL Southeast Recycling Provides Each Agency Generator with Cer(ficates of Recycling assuring them of proper handling and recycling ending their liability Summary 1. All Fluorescent and HID lamps contain mercury , regardless the shape, size or what color the ends are! 2. They are approximately 28 Million and growing mercury containing lamps used in North Carolina annually 3. If Not properly managed , handled, and recycled , this number of lamps could contaminate approximately 2,215,412 acres of North Carolina s water ways! 4. The overexposure of mercury is detrimental to the health of humans and wildlife alike. Summary 5. As of July 1, 2011 State - Session Law 2010-180, House Bill
1766 requires all state agencies to properly manage and recycle their fluorescent lamps generated in buildings they own 6. Southeast Recycling has the solu(on by providing the proper handling and recycling of all mercury containing lamps For all state agency generators, large or small. 7. Southeast s complete recycling and recovery process ends the generator s liability along with pugng them in compliance with the state law and EPA regula(ons. Summary Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. also handles and recycles the following E-­‐WASTE , BaNeries , Universal Waste Mercury Equipment, and Ligh(ng Ballast _______________________________________ QUESTIONS ? Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. CommiNed to our Environment. To Set Up a Proper Recycling Program For Your Waste Contact Us Any(me at Our Main Office 1-­‐800-­‐592-­‐3970 or Raleigh Office 919-­‐615-­‐4251 Email: info@recyclebulbs.com Web Site: www.recyclebulbs.com END OF PRESENTATION