Fluorescent bulbs are the most commonly types of bulbs generated by facilities. Typical lengths are 4 and 8 foot, with u-tube bulbs also in the mix. Lamp waste causes more mercury contamination of the environment than any other consumer product and must be handled with respect to the damaging effects improper disposal causes.

handling | types of bulbs handled

Most fluorescent lighting fixtures contain a ballast, an electronic device inside the fixture that regulates the flow of electricity to the bulbs. Ballasts come in all shapes, sizes, types and weights. PCB and DEHP ballasts, also known as wet ballasts, are considered hazardous waste, non-PCB ballasts, known as dry ballasts, can be recycled. Typically, ballast have labeling identifying their type.

handling | types of ballast handled