In an effort to protect and preserve our environment, Jenson Lighting Maintenance is an industry leader in recycling hazardous mercury-containing lighting components such as lamps and ballasts.

According to the EPA, fluorescent and other mercury lamps must be managed as hazardous waste under the Universal Waste Rule. The Universal Waste Rule (UWR) is an EPA regulation meant to streamline collection requirements for certain hazardous wastes including mercury-containing lamps and components. The rule is designed to reduce hazardous waste in the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream by making it easier for universal waste handlers to collect these items and send them for recycling or proper disposal. For more information, click here.

Light-emitting diode (LED) technology is one option that, with more research and development, is expected to be a viable alternative to mercury-containing lamps in the future. LEDs have been around since the 1960s for commercial applications and offer energy efficiency, maintenance savings, impact resistance, durability, and other benefits. They are significantly more energy efficient than incandescent and fluorescent lamps.

For more information on conserving our environment, or if you are in need of lamp or ballast disposal, please call us at 801-262-7800.