Lamp Recycling Solutions - Fluorescent, HID, Ballasts and more. North Carolina

Did you Know...

*Many states require lamp recycling and proper disposal of ballasts, batteries, and electronic waste by law. In North Carolina, "Fluorescent lights discarded by non-households are effectively banned for disposal in solid waste landfills and incinerators..." (State Contract 926B).

*When a lamp is broken, disposed in a landfill, or incinerated, the mercury can travel hundreds of miles and contaminate air, surface water, and groundwater.

*Prolonged exposure to high levels of metallic, inorganic, or organic mercury can permanently damage the brain, kidneys and developing fetus.

*Mercury containing lamps are on the EPA's list of hazardous substances.

Are you a business in North Carolina wondering what to do with mercury containing lamps? Did you know that My Eco Lamp has a program for helping with lamp recycling and other materials as well. If you have 1 lamp or 1,000's of lamps, My Eco Lamp has a solution for your recycling needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the program for?
If your business or facility generates 1 lamp or 1,000s of lamps there is a solution for your business.

If you are a residential household looking for a convenient option for recycling CFL lamps. My Eco Lamp residential recycling program

What types of lamps can be recycled?
Types of lamps recycled include but are not limited to:
*Straight Fluorescent (all lengths and diameters)
*Compact Fluorescent Lamps (both with and without ballast)
*Circular
*U-bend
*UV Lamps (all sizes)
*Flood Lamps
*Incandescent
*Halogen
*HID
*Shatter shield or Coated Lamps (all sizes)


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