Recycle Products Containing Mercury in North Carolina

We are excited about the progress that is being made with technology and lower level mercury containing lamps but like any tool, you have to respect it or you could be potentially hurt. In America, one-in-six children born every year have been exposed to mercury levels so high that they are potentially at risk for learning disabilities, motor skill impairment and short-term memory loss.

The Mercury from one fluorescent bulb can pollute 6,000 gallons of water beyond safe levels for drinking.

Did you know that all these lamp types contain mercury: CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) linear fluorescent lamps, Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium, UV, Germicidal, U-Bend Fluorescent lamps and even green end cap lamps contain mercury.

If you are interested in finding out how your community can start a community recycling program for mercury containing lamps contact My Eco Lamp today and ask about the community program outreach "Planting Seeds".


North Carolina News On Recycling Fluorescent Lamps:

Recently North Carolina has presented House Bill 1287 to address the rising popularity of mercury containing lamps. House Bill 1287 Short Title: Recycle Products Containing Mercury.

For more information on the House Bill 1287 visit here.