How to dispose of energy-saving lamps ?

Terms of delivery of used bulbs

just throw in the trash, these lamps is prohibited, asin the manufacture of fluorescent light sources used toxic substances: mercury, zinc, phosphates, for recycling which the implementation of special measures are required.

To get rid of the spent bulb it is necessary to hand in a special collection points in DEZ or REU.Check the availability of these items in your area can be on the city portal.

If residential customers not established regulations for disposal of used CFL and only hope for conscientiousness and awareness of people, for legal entities and entrepreneurs that point established in law.

Enterprises using fluorescent lamps should conclude a contract for waste disposal has specialized organizations that have a license for it to dispose of and recycle toxic waste.The company, in turn, provide services, must be given in the use of a special container sealed construction.

disposal costs can reach up to 10-13 rubles (price per piece), and a contract for a year with the organization and with the knowledge of documents up to 3000 rubles, plus the container rental and transportation.Failure to comply with the law on the disposal of fluorescent lamps there is a penalty for individuals of 1-2 thousand rubles for a throw in the trash bulb.

For legal entities the size of the fine is much more up to the administrative suspension of activity for a period of 90 days.In case of repeated violations to justice.According to Art.8.2 of the Code of Administrative Offences.

By the way, it is not necessary to dispose of non-performing housekeeper.Sometimes they can be easily repaired with his own hands.Instructions for repair fluorescent lamps, we have provided in the corresponding article.

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storage requirements is clear that every burnt bulb you're not one to wear in the company for recycling.It is advisable to equip a separate room for the storage of waste energy-saving light sources.So according to the requirements of public service, holding fluorescent lamps should be implemented according to the following rules:

1. Every single flask should be placed in cartons, with fluorescent light bulb, sorted by size.
2. room must be removed from the workplace, with well ventilated and spacious.You also need to make sure that the place of storage to the housekeepers did not have access to unauthorized persons.
3. room should be equipped with all the necessary means to demercurisation (removal of mercury).

improper storage of energy saving lamps also provides for liability, so the bulk is strictly forbidden to store the bulb!

What if the bulb is broken home?

Modern CFLs contain mercury drops, but only a pair, confirming the designation on the box:

Therefore, if the energy saving Lama broke, do not look for mercury on the floor, enough to remove the broken glass with a damp cloth or towel, pre-wearing rubbermittens.Immediately necessary to withdraw from the placement of children and animals, not to expose them to the danger of breathing mercury vapor.Splinters, trapped on the carpet, in any case can not be collected with a vacuum cleaner as it will aggravate the situation and will be a source of hazardous substances.In this case, it will help ordinary packing tape, sticky side collecting debris from the broken bulb.Collect garbage should be in a glass jar or bag with cloth and gloves and then put into a dedicated collection point.

you need to know , that the penetration of mercury into the body most often occurs through inhalation of vapors.When a large concentration affects the central nervous system, liver, musculoskeletal system.After cleaning the glass room sufficiently aired, not less than two hours.

That's all that I wanted to tell you aboutrecycling of fluorescent lamps in the workplace and at home.We hope our guide was helpful to you.Remember, the environmental situation depends on you too!

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