The amount of mercury in CFL's glass tubing is extremely small, about 1/100 the amount in a common household thermometer, or roughly about 4mg. However, mercury is considered to be hazardous and polluting, therefore proper disposal just like other household hazardous waste products such as paint, batteries and non-digital thermostats is required. The concern lies in the concentrations of mercury accumulating in our landfills over time. Mercury is released in the environment when products like CFLs that contain mercury break. Exposure to mercury, a toxic metal can effect the brain, spinal cord, kindeys and liver.
So, if a CFL breaks:
DO NOT INHALE THE VAPOR!
DO NOT USE A VACUUM FOR CLEAN UP!
SWEEP THE PIECES OF THE BROKEN GLASS WITH A BRUSH OR BROOM - DO NOT USE HANDS!
CLEANUP GLASS WITH A WET RAG TOWEL AND PLACE TOWEL, ALONG WITH PIECES IN A SEALED PLASTIC BAG!
For more information you may visit www.Earth911.org , or call
1-800-CLEAN-UP to locate the nearest residential mercury recycling facility.
Information about Universal Waste Rule may also be obtained by visiting the local goverment website at www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/resource/njac726a1.pdf
(www.nema.org/lamprecycle/epafactsheet-cfl.pdf)
Prepared By: Eglantina Habazaj
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