Field View View Electrical Ltd is proud to be part of the Free Collection Point with Recolight for 2013.
Low energy light bulbs use up to 80% less energy than old fashioned bulbs, but to do this, they need a small amount of mercury which is why they can't be thrown away in your bin.
The typical amount of mercury in a Gas Discharge Lamp is between 1.2 to 4mg, and in a domestic CFL this equates to the tip of a ballpoint pen. The mercury in one CFL is not enough to pose a health risk but they do need to be disposed of responsibly to reduce the risk of large quantities of mercury ending up in landfill. In Europe the collection and recycling of GDLs is compulsory under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
If we all recycle we can protect our environment, and the mercury, glass and metal can be reused.
Until recently, if you wanted to recycle your old low-energy light bulbs the only option was to take them to your local council waste recycling centre. There are about 1,100 of these around the country where you can take your old light bulbs along with other items of WEEE.
Recolight Bulbstore containers
We still need more locations for you to recycle, and with this in mind, we have designed two Bulbstore containers. These are for household waste low energy light bulbs, and we are working hard with retailers and local authorities to install these across the UK.
Both containers have a shelving unit inside, which lets the bulbs gently roll in, reducing the risk of them breaking.
| You will find the Free Recolight Bulb Store at our local office and display area on Unit 15,Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ. If you would like any further information or would like to drop off tubes or lamps please feel free to just call in we are open from 08.00am to 18.00 hrs Monday - Friday & Saturday 09.30am - 17.30 hrs Sorry we are Closed on Sundays. |
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