Initiative #1602368

“Request the drafting of a proposed law that would require “recycling fee” for all household electronics with an additional addendum for light-bulbs and batteries (expands the current SB-20 and SB50).”

How to Recycle or Safely Dispose Fluorescent Lamps and Tubes:

Take lamps and tubes to a household hazardous waste collection center or event. Find where to recycle or dispose fluorescent lamps and tubes at Where Can I Recycle My…?, or Earth 911, or call 800 CLEAN-UP (253-2687). Enter your zip code to find the nearest recycling center. Includes information for many types of recyclable material, including household hazardous waste. See the web site of your local governmental household hazardous waste agency for the latest information in your area.

Businesses

Businesses now manage mercury-containing lamps and tubes as universal wastes for recycling. The recent universal waste regulations eliminate the hazardous waste manifest requirements and increase allowable storage time to one year. Businesses can use prepaid mailing containers from lamp recycler’s or contact a universal waste handler (e.g., storage facility, broker) or an authorized recycling facility. Contact the DTSC office near you. See the Web site of your local governmental household hazardous waste agency for the latest information in your area.