Everlights

Patt Gallagher established EverLights in 1995 after an unsuccessful attempt to recycle her spent fluorescent lamps. Knowing that fluorescent lamps contained mercury, she became concerned about the amount of bulbs being dumped in landfills.

She and her daughter, Kelly Aaron, researched the issue, and together, they discovered that 22 million fluorescent lamps were landfilled in Illinois in 1995 alone. The findings led them to push for proper lamp disposal legislation, and EverLights became the driving force behind Illinois passing a lamp recycling law. In 2001, after steady growth over the years, Kelly took over the reins of the company, though Patt continues to play an active role.

EverLights continues to be a leader in addressing environmental concerns at local, state, and now national levels. Our staff is LEED™ trained and certified to perform energy audits, and we offer energy-efficient products to help companies minimize their environmental footprint while saving money. 

Our commitment.  We are committed to helping companies reach their sustainability goals through establishing recycling programs and providing energy-efficient electrical and lighting supplies. 

Customized solutions. Whether you need to recycle fluorescent lamps, ballasts, batteries or e-waste, we will create a program that is specifically tailored to your needs.  Following an energy audit of your facility, we can provide you with the most energy-efficient lighting and electrical options to fit your budget and sustainability goals. For more information on setting up a fluorescent lamp recycling program check out our free paper, "Creating a Bulb and Ballast Recycling Strategy."

What We Recycle. Fluorescent lamp recycling isn't all we do. We also offer:

• Battery recycling
• Ballast recycling
• Electronics recycling
• Mercury recycling
• Hazardous waste disposal

Fast service. Our personalized, attentive service ensures that you will receive assistance within 24 hours. 

Our promise. Our recycling processes meet and exceed all state and federal regulations, limiting your liability and any financial penalties.

Our company.  To see some of the sustainable initiatives in place at the EverLights facility, click on the link below.