Presenta(on Outline Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury Why is Mercury in Light Bulbs? Regula(ons (New State Law) Generator Responsibili(es

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2 Presenta(on Outline Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury Why is Mercury in Light Bulbs? Regula(ons (New State Law) Generator Responsibili(es (Proper Packaging of lamps) (Proper Packaging of Ba2eries) Proper Recycling The Solu(on End of Generator Liability Summary Ques(ons End of Presenta(on

3 Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury All Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury! Even Green End Bulbs Straight Tubes U- Shape and Circular

4 Which Light Bulbs Contain Mercury? All High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps (Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium ) All Compact Fluorescent Lamps ( CFL s) All shapes and sizes

Why is mercury in Light Bulbs? Elemental Mercury is injected into All Fluorescent, HID and other specialty lamps to Produce Ultra Violet Light, NO MERCURY = NO LIGHT!

5 Why is mercury in Light Bulbs? Elemental Mercury is injected into All Fluorescent, HID and other specialty lamps to Produce Ultra Violet Light, NO MERCURY = NO LIGHT! Cathode Produces Heat To Vaporize MERCURY Seeable Light Ultra Violet Light Produced By Mercury Vapor Brass Pins Supply Electricity to Heat Cathode MERCURY Release Capsule Elemental MERCURY Seeable Light Phosphor Coating turns UV Light to Seeable Light

6 Regulations and State Law North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources NCDENR The law - Session Law , House Bill 1766 Beginning July 1, 2011, all state agencies are required by law to establish a program to collect and recycle the spent fluorescent lights and thermostats containing mercury that are generated in buildings which they own.

7 Regulations and State Law North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources NCDENR. The law - Session Law , House Bill affects all state agencies, * The General Assembly, * The General Court of Justice * Universities * Community Colleges * Public schools and * Political subdivisions that use state funds to construct or operate public buildings.

8 Regulations and State Law Each agency s program must include: * Procedures for convenient collection * Safe storage * Proper recycling of spent fluorescent lights including, * Contractual or other arrangements with those who recycle spent fluorescent lamps

9 Universal Waste Lamp Generators Responsibili(es Waste Management [40 CFR ] Lamp packaging Regulations State and Federal A handler of universal waste must manage lamps in a way that prevents release of any universal waste or component of universal waste to the environment. (b.) A handler of universal waste lamps must contain any lamp in containers or packages that are structurally sound, adequate to prevent breakage, and compatible with the contents of lamps. Such containers and packages must remain closed and lack evidence of leakage, spillage or damage that could cause leakage under reasonably foreseeable conditions. (c.) A container or package in which universal waste lamps are contained must be labeled or marked clearly with any one of the following phrases: Universal Waste Lamps or Waste Lamps or Used Lamps

10 Universal Waste Lamp Generators Responsibili(es Proper Packaging and Labeling Examples

11 Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es Battery Requirements for Transportation Effective June 1, 2009 Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc will require that all battery shipments be in compliance with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) voluntary compliance rule effective January 1, 2009 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR, 49CFR Parts, ). This voluntary rule becomes fully effective on January 1, 2010 and is subject to full enforcement and fines for non-compliance.

12 Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es Packaging Requirements: Per HMR All batteries must be packaged for transportation in a manner which prevents short circuiting and damage to the battery or its terminals. This may be achieved by the following the preventive measures listed below: Each battery must be placed in a separate plastic baggie or the terminal ends must be taped securely. Note: Lithium Ion rechargeable i.e. (laptop, cell phone, etc.), and Lithium batteries must have All terminals tapped or bagged 1- battery per bag. They must package in proper containers, and labeled properly. (Sealed plastic buckets, or 250lb.test cardboard boxes) Note: According to US DOT, ALL Alkaline batteries, Dry cell Ni-Cad, Nickel Metal Hydride and carbon zinc lantern batteries that are less than 9 volts are exempt from tapping. However these batteries must be packaged separate by type and NOT mixed with any other chemical type of battery.

13 Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es *All other chemical types of batteries must be in accordance with the HMR for shipping. *Battery containers must be properly labeled and are preferred to be sorted by chemical type *Large vented batteries (lead acid, vented nicad, etc.) which are palletized must have a heavy cardboard or non-conductive divider between the battery terminals if stacked on the pallet. Batteries must be securely packaged on the pallet in a way which prevents shifting during transportation.

14 Universal Waste BaNeries Generators Responsibili(es Proper Battery Packaging and Labeling Examples

15 THE AGENCIES & GENERATOR SOLUTION All State Agencies can utilize the North Carolina State Contract Number: 926 B. This Contract is for the proper recycling of: Spent Fluorescent Lamps and other listed recyclable waste. Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. is a service provider for the proper recycling of spent mercury lamps selected by the State of North Carolina for State Contract 926 B. Southeast Recycling can provide the Solution for All State Agencies

16 THE AGENCIES & GENERATOR SOLUTION Setting up an account is Simple 1.Call or Southeast Recycling ( or Raleigh Office ) 2. Southeast will provide a simple Customer Form to fill out and send back along with all the information you need, (Pricing, packaging information, container, etc.) 3. Properly package your lamps, batteries, etc. and call Southeast, we will schedule a pick up and provide all the necessary paperwork, (Tracking and Shipping BOL s, etc.)

17 Proper Recycling The Solu(on The proper recycling of lamps begins at the (me Southeast obtains the lamps from the agency/generator and provides them with proper shipping and tracking documents. This tracking document follows the shipment all the way through processing, tracking the date and (me received by Southeast down to the date and (me the lamps are processed.

18 Proper Recycling The Solu(on Southeast u(lizes a Dynex 3600 lamp processor to recycle and recover mercury lamps. This is a high tech processor that is totally enclosed and operates under a nega(ve vacuum, preven(ng mercury vapors from escaping. The lamps of each customer are fed into the processor one tracking order at a (me. The date and (me of process are then recorded.

Southeast has warehouses and service centers located in Johnson City, Nashville, and Memphis,

19 Proper Recycling The Solu(on Southeast Recycling Makes Proper Recycling Easy For the State Agencies/ Gererators By providing service throughout the state and the Southeastern USA. Southeast has warehouses and service centers located in Johnson City, Nashville, and Memphis, TN along with Kennesaw, GA and Raleigh, NC to provide the Agency Generators with quicker hands- on service.

Proper Recycling End of Agencies/ Generator Liability Complete Recycling and Recovery of Lamps Along With Reuse of All By- Products Ends Generator s Liability of

20 Proper Recycling End of Agencies/ Generator Liability Complete Recycling and Recovery of Lamps Along With Reuse of All By- Products Ends Generator s Liability of HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL Southeast Recycling Provides Each Agency Generator with Cer(ficates of Recycling assuring them of proper handling and recycling ending their liability

21 Summary 1. All Fluorescent and HID lamps contain mercury, regardless the shape, size or what color the ends are! 2. They are approximately 28 Million and growing mercury containing lamps used in North Carolina annually 3. If Not properly managed, handled, and recycled, this number of lamps could contaminate approximately 2,215,412 acres of North Carolina s water ways! 4. The overexposure of mercury is detrimental to the health of humans and wildlife alike.

22 Summary 5. As of July 1, 2011 State - Session Law , House Bill 1766 requires all state agencies to properly manage and recycle their fluorescent lamps generated in buildings they own 6. Southeast Recycling has the solu(on by providing the proper handling and recycling of all mercury containing lamps For all state agency generators, large or small. 7. Southeast s complete recycling and recovery process ends the generator s liability along with pugng them in compliance with the state law and EPA regula(ons.

23 Summary Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. also handles and recycles the following E- WASTE, BaNeries, Universal Waste Mercury Equipment, and Ligh(ng Ballast QUESTIONS?

24 Southeast Recycling Technologies, Inc. CommiNed to our Environment. To Set Up a Proper Recycling Program For Your Waste Contact Us Any(me at Our Main Office or Raleigh Office info@recyclebulbs.com Web Site: END OF PRESENTATION

Universal Waste Program FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1180 East Broad Street Athens, Georgia 30602

Universal Waste Program FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1180 East Broad Street Athens, Georgia 30602 Universal Waste Program 2018 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1180 East Broad Street Athens, Georgia 30602 Universal Waste The Universal Waste Program is part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act