What
you don't know could ruin your business
In addition to threatening the environment and our
health, mercury could also be detrimental to your
business. The Environmental Protection Agency's
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act( RCRA) classifies
lamps containing mercury as universal waste, making
lamp recycling mandatory in all 50 states. Local
and state environmental regulations further enforce
the EPA's regulations by adopting strict policies
to prohibit lamp disposal in municipal landfills.
A
tip on' green tip' light bulbs
Many state and local governments are passing regulations
that prohibit throwing green tip bulbs in everyday
trash. Regardless of your local government regulations,
these bulbs are still harmful to the environment
as they contain small amounts of mercury and the
EPA recommends recycling them. Everlights will properly
dispose of green tip bulbs, helping you protect
your community and avoid liabilities and financial
penalties.
Avoid unnecessary
risks.
A company may
get fined up to $ 25,000
per occurrence for throwing lamps in the trash.
Recycling is only 2% of your total lighting
maintenance cost, a small price to pay for
a safer business and cleaner environment.
