Mercury-Bearing DevicesA wide variety of devices and equipment use mercury and must be safely recycled to prevent the release of mercury into the environment. EcoLights specializes in the safe transportation and recycling of all mercury-bearing devices. We accept whole devices for recycling, so there is no need for you or your staff to remove the delicate vials or ampules that contain mercury. Mercury-containing devices are found in most buildings, and should always be removed prior to demolition, or when they are no longer needed. Examples include:
Keeping mercury out of the environment benefits us all. |
Our commitment to environmental compliance is at the core of everything we do. We take our responsibilities to you, our people, and the environment very seriously. That’s why we have our own Environmental Health and Safety Department to ensure that our operations surpass all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Learn more » Nationwide, efforts to increase energy conservation and lower operating costs are resulting in the increasing use of fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs. The downside: each lamp contains mercury which can be harmful to both humans and wildlife. Learn more » |