Learn more about Fluorescent Tubes Disposal in Shortlands
Shortlands generates approximately 373 tonnes of hazardous waste, of which a portion of that is made up by fluorescent tubes. Fluorescent tubes can be found in nearly all of the 553 commercial properties in Shortlands but are mainly generated by the construction industry, and considering there are 7 active construction sites in Shortlands this creates a need for proper fluorescent tube recycling.
Fluorescent tubes can be harmful to the environment as they are filled with low-pressure mercury vapour, in fact, one fluorescent tube contains enough mercury to contaminate about 30,000 litres of water, because of this fluorescent tubes must be disposed of properly.
Being governed by the Hazardous Waste Disposal Regulations, it is your responsibility to choose a licensed fluorescent tubes recycling company in Shortlands.
Fluorescent tubes can be harmful to the environment as they are filled with low-pressure mercury vapour, in fact, one fluorescent tube contains enough mercury to contaminate about 30,000 litres of water, because of this fluorescent tubes must be disposed of properly.
Being governed by the Hazardous Waste Disposal Regulations, it is your responsibility to choose a licensed fluorescent tubes recycling company in Shortlands.
