Disposing of old lighting responsibly

By , 299 Lighting · Published · 4 min read

In short

Old lamps, ballasts and luminaires should be disposed of through WEEE-compliant recycling routes, and retrofit reduces how much needs disposal.

Disposing of old lighting responsibly

Lighting waste needs careful handling.

What needs care

  • Fluorescent lamps containing mercury
  • Electronic ballasts and drivers
  • Whole luminaires

Use proper routes

Use WEEE-compliant recycling for lighting waste.

Reduce waste first

Retrofit keeps luminaire bodies in use, reducing waste.

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Frequently asked questions

How should fluorescent tubes be disposed of?

Through WEEE-compliant lamp recycling routes, as they contain mercury.

Does retrofit reduce lighting waste?

Yes. Bodies stay in use and only internals are replaced.

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