The mercury is not good for health and when mercury-containing lamps (fluorescent and HID) are thrown into the general trash. The waste is sent to a municipal landfill, where exposed mercury filters into the ground, and eventually to our water supply. The aquatic animals absorb the mercury and pass it up the food chain.
Most of us eat fish, and we also will eat the mercury because the fish concentrate mercury than any other aquatic animal. Continued exposure to mercury can cause significant chronic diseases to humans as well as to the natural eco-systems. Chicago Lamp Recycling is a company that handles fluorescent and HID Lamps, which have been named as universal waste by the EPA.
Most of us eat fish, and we also will eat the mercury because the fish concentrate mercury than any other aquatic animal. Continued exposure to mercury can cause significant chronic diseases to humans as well as to the natural eco-systems. Chicago Lamp Recycling is a company that handles fluorescent and HID Lamps, which have been named as universal waste by the EPA.
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Chicago Lamp Recycling is an Illinois Corporation moulded to recycle fluorescent and HID Lamps, which have been named as universal waste by the EPA. We recycle the parts of the lamp, and also we do distillation and restoration of the hazardous mercury. Our downstream operations are regulated by the USEPA and IEPA, and we strive our best to meet all of the standards set forth by these agencies.
Crushing, separating and retorting process equipment are included in State of the art treatment, which exceeds the IEPA standards for lamp destruction. Excellent customer service with Friendly and helpful staff to answer questions and process orders quickly. Ability to recycle all types of mercury-containing lamps such as fluorescent, HID, UV, CFL and specialty lamps.
Chicago Lamp use has worked with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) whereas developing our Lakemoor, Illinois facility. Our efforts with the IEPA on the primary lamp use facility within the State have helped form the IEPA's lamp management policies. The primary rules governing spent fluorescent and high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps are contained in Title thirty-five Illinois body Code half 733 (35 IAC 73).
Light is produced by passing an electric current through the mercury vapor, which then generates ultraviolet energy. When this ultraviolet energy strikes the phosphorus coating both visible and ultraviolet light is emitted. A fluorescent light comprises of a glass tube with metal end-tops and metal cathodes that associate with an electrical light attachment.
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Stephen Gonzales
Dec 03, 2021
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Clair Knoch
Nov 19, 2021
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After shifting our house, we came across many lamps and batteries. We thought of hiring someone for lamp recycling. Chicago Lamp recycling and batteries have the best fluorescent bulb recycling options. My dad appreciated their professional outlook and is planning to hire them again soon for recycling.
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Nov 14, 2021
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