Main Title |
Fluorescent and High Intensity Discharge Lamp Recycling and Disposal in Illinois. |
CORP Author |
Illinois State Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield. Waste Reduction Unit.;Illinois General Assembly, Springfield. |
Publisher |
Dec 1998 |
Year Published |
1998 |
Report Number |
IEPA/BOL-98/011; |
Stock Number |
PB99-123119 |
Additional Subjects |
Illinois ;
Fluorescent lamps ;
Discharge lamps ;
Waste recycling ;
Waste disposal ;
Mercury(Metal) ;
Lead(Metal) ;
Cadmium ;
Hazardous materials ;
Waste streams ;
HID(High Intensity Discharge)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB99-123119 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
74p |
Abstract |
This report outlines some of the regulatory issues and problems associated with used fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps that are processed or disposed of as part of mixed solid waste. It includes recommendations for encouraging the creation of recycling facilities in Illinois as well as appendices listing the current known recycling facilities in the United States, and a fact sheet on how to handle the lamps in the business and residential sectors. The report also outlines the Agency's efforts to inform the public and industry about the enviromentally friendly disposal of fluorescent and HID lamps. |