Learn more about Fluorescent Tubes Disposal in SM4
SM4 generates approximately 3,168 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 4,699 commercial properties in SM4 but are mainly generated by the construction industry, and considering there are 37 active construction sites in SM4 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.
One of the most environmentally friendly ways to dispose of fluorescent tubes is by recycling and is beneficial as fluorescent tubes can create many useful new products as the mercury is a very valuable ingredient.
Being governed by the Hazardous Waste Disposal Regulations, it is your responsibility to choose a licensed fluorescent tubes recycling company in SM4, typically they will use specially made fluorescent tube coffins to ensure the tubes are handled safely in transport.
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.
One of the most environmentally friendly ways to dispose of fluorescent tubes is by recycling and is beneficial as fluorescent tubes can create many useful new products as the mercury is a very valuable ingredient.
Being governed by the Hazardous Waste Disposal Regulations, it is your responsibility to choose a licensed fluorescent tubes recycling company in SM4, typically they will use specially made fluorescent tube coffins to ensure the tubes are handled safely in transport.
