How do you dispose of fluorescent ballasts?
According to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations, the material must be incinerated. The entire lighting fixture does not need special handling and disposal as long as the ballast (electrical box) is not leaking. The non-leaking ballasts can be removed and recycled or disposed of properly.
How much is a ballast worth?
As of this article being written, the average ballasts cost between $10-$20. This gives you the chance to gain enough back to make disassembling some lights worth it depending on the project.
How much do ballasts weigh?
Typical F40 ballasts weigh about 3.5 lbs., and F96 ballasts weigh about 8 lbs. Negotiate with hazardous waste brokers, transporters, waste management companies, and disposal sites to obtain the lowest fees.
Can you throw a ballast away?
You may be able to dispose of a few intact ballasts containing PCBs the same as ordinary trash or at a household hazardous waste collection event or drop-off location sponsored by your county, city, or waste disposal district or company. Health Issues: PCBs can enter the environment through both use and disposal.
Are ballasts universal waste?
Just like CFL light bulbs, universal waste regulations require proper disposal of lamps and ballasts through either recycling or hazardous waste landfills.
How do I know if a ballast has PCBs?
Ballasts manufactured between 1979 and 1998 that do not contain PCBs are labeled “No PCBs” If a ballast is not labeled “No PCBs”, it is best to assume it contains PCBs. If the ballast does contain PCBs, they are located inside the small capacitor or in the surrounding potting material.
Are light ballasts worth scrapping?
The worst type of ballast that you can have is a PCB ballast. These are very harmful to the environment and many scrap yards will not want to buy or even take these in as as scrap because they are very difficult to recycle correctly.
Can fluorescent light fixtures be recycled?
All fluorescent lamps and tubes must be recycled, or taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility, a universal waste handler (e.g., storage facility or broker), or an authorized recycling facility.
How much mercury is in a 4 foot fluorescent bulb?
The average mercury content of a 4-foot-long bulb manufactured today is approximately 12 mg. Bulbs manufactured in the mid-1980s and earlier con- tained 40 mg or more. Low-mercury bulbs, containing 4 mg or less, are currently produced by at least one manufacturer.
How much does an 8 foot fluorescent bulb weight?
Technical Details
| Brand | Lithonia Lighting |
|---|---|
| Part Number | C296 120GEB |
| Item Weight | 20 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 98.19 x 6.2 x 3.56 inches |
| Item model number | C 2 96 120 GEB |
Are ballast universal waste?
How do you know if a ballast has PCBs?