Disposal of products - expired, illiquid.

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Disposal of fluorescent (mercury) lamps.

At present, in Russia a lot of attention is paid to environmental safety. For example, the disposal of fluorescent lamps in Moscow and the Moscow region should be carried out in a strictly regulated manner. In this case, the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 681 of 03.09.2010 "On approval of the Rules for the management of production and consumption waste in terms of lighting devices, electric lamps, improper collection, accumulation, use, disposal, transportation and placement of which may cause harm to life, health citizens, harm to animals, plants and the environment. " The rules for handling mercury lighting devices specified in it must be followed by all legal entities registered on the territory of the Russian Federation and individuals.

All terminology is deciphered in the document, clear instructions are given on the handling of used fluorescent lamps. One of these instructions is clause 8.2. "The place of primary collection and placement of used mercury-containing lamps at consumers who are owners, tenants, users of premises in apartment buildings is determined by the owners of premises in apartment buildings or, on their behalf, by persons who manage apartment buildings on the basis of a management agreement or a service agreement and ( or) performance of work on the maintenance and repair of common property in such houses, in agreement with the relevant specialized organization. " Companies and organizations need to conclude an agreement.

Legislative delimitation of the right to export fluorescent lamps creates stable preconditions for the safety of citizens and the Society as a whole. Namely, "Clause 10.1. Independent transportation of used mercury-containing lamps by consumers to the primary collection and placement site for used mercury-containing lamps is allowed in an undamaged container from under mercury-containing lamps of the same size or in another container that ensures safety during transportation."

The ecological aspect of the problem of disposal of mercury lamps

We all understand that it is a person who must do everything to ensure that environmental safety prevails over the mania for enrichment among the minds of the inhabitants of our planet. We alone are responsible for her condition. Since certain lighting fixtures contain mercury, which is a poisonous substance, you cannot simply throw them into a landfill, it is very dangerous. Therefore, the disposal of such devices is required. The cost of recycling mercury, fluorescent and LED energy-saving lamps is not so high, and everyone, without exception, should think about preserving the environment.

We choose an organization for the disposal of lamps.

Currently, there are several companies operating in the capital of our country that provide such services. Of course, in order to choose exactly the company that suits you completely, it will take time from you, but it is still possible to do this. All you need to do is pay attention to several factors.

• First, of course, study the cost of the service for the disposal of mercury-containing lamps. It is important not to find the lowest price, but to “weed out” firms whose prices are clearly overpriced.
• Secondly, look where the company's employees go, whether it operates in all districts.
• It is no secret that Moscow is a large city, so it is not so convenient to transport used mercury lamps on your own, and if the company does not export them, then cooperation with it can become uncomfortable.
• Also, see if the price of recycling fluorescent lamps differs from a particular company, depending on which area of ​​the capital you will have to travel to to collect lighting devices.

Only after studying these parameters, you can make preliminary conclusions about how beneficial such a partnership is for you, and study the reviews about the reliability of the company.

And only now it is possible to conclude an agreement.Ecology 24 LLC is a stable guarantor of the fulfillment of all the necessary standards! After completing the work, we issue an "act on the disposal of fluorescent lamps."

If you need to dispose of energy-saving lamps in Moscow or the Moscow region, please contact us. After all, you no longer have to waste time waiting for the car to arrive and pick up the used lighting fixtures. We make sure that our employees arrive at the exact time we agreed on.

Also, if you want to order a service from Ecology 24 LLC, you can see for yourself that our prices are really reasonable. It is for these two qualities that our clients value us, and we try to do everything to justify their trust today and in the future.

Energy saving fluorescent lamps contain mercury and can therefore be harmful to the environment and human health if not properly disposed of. For waste processing, special treatment equipment is used, and products are transported in trucks with the appropriate marking. The disposal of energy-saving bulbs is carried out by organizations with a license, but if they are not available, you can contact the Ministry of Emergencies, shops, etc.

What is the danger of fluorescent lamps for humans and the environment?

The greatest danger is posed by mercury, which is contained in energy-saving lamps. The substance is a neurotoxin. When compiling the world classification of polluting compounds, mercury was assigned to category 1 of hazard class. Despite its relatively low content, the substance is capable of infecting a large area.

The Environmental Protection Agency reports that approximately 800 million mercury-containing lamps are improperly disposed of annually. 1 g of toxin can infect 0.8 hectares of water bodies and become a potential cause of mass death of fish and animals. 800 million lamps contain an average of 80 tons of mercury. This amount is enough to infect about 64 million hectares.

If the lamps are not disposed of correctly, due to the mercury content, representatives of flora and fauna will die out in 120-140 years in an area that can be compared in size to the Amazon River.

Mercury most often enters the body through evaporation. Poisoned air does not have a specific smell, so a person may not be aware of the cause of intoxication. Even at low concentrations, the substance has a destructive effect on the lungs, skin, eyes, urinary, immune, digestive and central nervous systems.

Depending on the concentration of mercury, intoxication can be mild (food poisoning), acute or chronic. Symptoms include headache, throat discomfort, muscle weakness, drooling, swollen and bleeding gums, nausea, and vomiting. Patients complain of a metallic taste in the mouth. Additionally, poisoning can be accompanied by a sharp rise in temperature, diarrhea, cough and chest pain.

With chronic poisoning, symptoms may diminish, but the risk of developing concomitant deviations increases. Due to the dysfunction of the immune system, a person is more likely to become infected with infectious diseases. The chance of developing tuberculosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis increases. Mental abnormalities may occur. Patients complain of migraines, irritability, apathy, chronic fatigue and depression.

Why dispose of fluorescent lamps?

Fluorescent lamps pose a threat to humans and animals. Mercury from energy-efficient products, when the integrity of the latter is violated, enters the environment. This can happen even at the stage of transportation, since there are no special transportation rules for the disposal of standard waste. As a result, the hazardous substance and its vapors end up in the soil, air and water. Molecules can travel long distances, so they gradually accumulate in the environment.

After breaking the integrity of the fluorescent lamp, metal can get on the surface of plants or food debris. The droplets may end up in the stomach of the animal as a result of food absorption. Metal causes poisoning. Mercury is not digested, but it can partially accumulate in the body, so the cycle repeats later. After the death of a poisoned animal or natural exit from the body, mercury again enters plant food, soil, water, or immediately into the digestive tract of another creature.

The toxin from mercury lamps can enter the human body. This happens not only when molecules circulate with water and air, but also when eating. The highest concentration of mercury is found in fish carcasses. This is the result of pollution of water bodies. With proper disposal, the penetration of molecules into the environment is excluded. Safety rules are observed at all stages of processing.

Where to drop off energy-saving light bulbs?

After the expiration of their service life, you can hand over the lamps from the lamps to special places. Their addresses are easy to find on environmental information portals, local forums, administration websites, etc. However, in some cases, reception points and transportation and disposal companies are far away, which makes it difficult to hand over lamps.

Individuals can additionally contact the following organizations:

1. A business that serves local power lines. In most cases, organizations maintain optimal network conditions in dozens or hundreds of localities. To dispose of lamps, contact your chief power engineer. Control over the destruction of mercury products is part of his responsibilities. Sometimes an ecologist does this. However, the specialist does not always provide assistance for free.
2. District or village administration. The decree of the Government of the Russian Federation established that these bodies must control the disposal of hazardous waste. The administration is obliged to inform about the time and place of delivery of the lamps. The waste will be transported by a special vehicle to the recycling plant.
3. UK or REU. In the presence of multi-storey buildings, the enterprises that serve them should be engaged in the disposal of lamps and other household waste. The organization must conclude an agreement with the processing plant, so you can contact the employees of the Management Company or the REU.
4. Ministry of Emergency Situations. The district office does not deal with the disposal of lamps, but must have an agreement with the recycler.
5. Construction and hardware stores. Business owners are required to enter into an agreement with a recycling company. In extreme cases, you can contact the store, but most often the request is refused. This is due to transportation and disposal costs.

Recycling technology

For the disposal of lamps, the organization must own special buildings for the safe storage of products. Equipment and facilities for processing are inspected before licensing. Before disposal, products are delivered in sealed packages using special transport with appropriate marking.

Disposal methods

There are several disposal methods. In the cities of Russia, the most common are mechanical and mechanical-chemical methods. In the process, the mercury is intensively treated with cement dust. Once solidified, the toxin becomes harmless. Blocks can be thrown away or buried.

Modern approach

Modern factories use the following methods:

1. Hydrometallurgical... Mercury is separated from other materials after washing with solutions.
2. Thermal vacuum... After crushing, the lamps are heated under vacuum conditions. The vapors are collected in separate containers and frozen with liquid nitrogen.
3. Vibro-pneumatic. Lamps are crushed to separate materials. Then, the phosphor, which contains mercury, is processed using heat.

Different methods can be combined to improve efficiency.

The cost of disposing of fluorescent lamps in some regions of Russia

The cost of disposal depends on the organization. Some businesses accept lamps free of charge because they are financed separately or have a duty to control recycling. The average cost of recycling a product is 15-20 rubles. For example, in Tyumen and Yaroslavl, the processing price is 15, in St. Petersburg - 20, and in Barnaul - 18 rubles.

According to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 03.09.2010. No. 681 all electric lighting lamps must be disposed of by companies that have all the necessary permits for this.

Real concern for the environment: disposal and removal of lamps from the company "Crystal Chistota"

One of the most important areas of the Crystal Purity company is the removal and disposal of used lamps of various types. Disposing of them on your own can be hazardous to your health and cause enormous harm to the entire ecosystem as a whole. This process must be carried out using special devices and with strict adherence to technologies in order to avoid any unpleasant consequences.

Who benefits from this service?

collection points for used lamps;

car dealerships;

large companies that have a lot of old lamps;

clinics, hospitals, dental and beauty rooms;

solariums and beauty salons.

Disposal of fluorescent lamps

Fluorescent lamps are among the most dangerous because they contain mercury. Even accidental damage to them can cause severe poisoning for all nearby people. Further purification from mercury vapor is a very complicated and time-consuming procedure.

The specialists of the "Crystal of Purity" company take out such lamps in a special container that does not allow them to be damaged. Proven technology for the disposal of used lamps allows you to completely eliminate the release of any harmful substances into the environment.

Disposal of energy saving lamps

Energy-saving lamps also contain mercury vapor, albeit in a smaller volume than fluorescent ones. This means that special requirements are imposed on their disposal. In addition, given their popularity, the total harm from their self-disposal or simple release is even higher than that of luminescent ones.

The company "Kristall Chistoty" is engaged in the collection, removal and disposal of energy-saving lamps. Our services have long been used not only by large companies, but also by individuals.

Disposal of solarium lamps

Solarium lamps are hardly safe - they also contain some amount of mercury. It varies depending on the power, but is in no way less than 3 mg. Accidental damage to such lamps leads to the contamination of several rooms at once, which corresponds to the first class of hazard. Therefore, all institutions using tanning salons are obliged by law to properly dispose of used lamps. Otherwise, they will face very large monetary fines and even the loss of a license.

Disposal of germicidal lamps

Germicidal lamps are widely used for disinfection of premises in medicine, cosmetology and many types of production. But they have a significant drawback - a large amount of mercury vapor. They are normally contained in a special tube made of uviol glass. However, if it is damaged, one lamp can pollute a room with a volume of 5,000 cubic meters. Can you imagine if there are several such lamps?

The company "Kristall Chistoty" carries out a centralized collection, transportation and safe processing of lamps in accordance with all norms and requirements of sanitary and epidemiological supervision. Therefore, if you do not want to upset the ecological balance and harm your own health, be sure to pay attention to our services. You will be pleasantly surprised by our prices.

Lamp disposal cost

Recycling of fluorescent lamps (direct), one-time delivery per one payment document:

Price for disposal of other types of lamps

Price for the disposal of gas-light neon tubes

Cost of goods and services

Transport service

For several years now, incandescent lamps have given way to modern luminescent and energy-saving types. This is because they significantly save energy and last longer than usual. Disposal of energy saving lamps is just as important as ever. However, the approach to this process has changed. It is necessary to carry out liquidation according to all the rules, because the new devices contain mercury.

Danger of waste

According to the hazard classes, used mercury and fluorescent lamps are classified as very hazardous waste. Therefore, it is impossible to get rid of used devices together with household waste: lamps of a new type contain heavy metals. Only those companies that are licensed to do so can carry out activities for their disposal and transportation.

If energy-saving lamps get into a landfill together with ordinary garbage, it leads to catastrophic changes in the environment. Poisonous vapors released from broken lamps enter the soil, water, atmosphere and biosphere. Mercury is especially dangerous for the environment.

Damaged lamps can contaminate large areas of soil. The caustic substance penetrates into sewage and groundwater, after which it enters water bodies.

In addition to poisoning nature and water, significant doses of mercury enter food. Seafood and fish caught from polluted water bodies can be especially dangerous for humans. Mercury can accumulate in the body. At the same time, it almost does not come out of it. So, the substance forms exorbitant concentrations.

Organs and systems that are most affected for mercury poisoning:

• The immune system.
• Nervous system.
• Kidneys.
• Digestive system.
• Lungs.
• The female reproductive system.

Variety of lamps

A hazardous substance is found in all energy-efficient fluorescent lamps. They are filled with an inert gas, usually nitrogen. They can contain up to 70 mg of liquid metal. Light sources for domestic use contain an average of 3 to 5 mg of mercury. The surface of the device is covered with a phosphor from the inside.

Scientists conducted an experiment by breaking an energy-saving lamp in an isolated room. They found that the content of the harmful substance in the atmosphere is much higher than the norm by more than 150 times.

Types of lamps that contain liquid metal:

• Neon.
• Xenon.
• Bactericidal.

Manufacturers can use different materials and fillers depending on the purpose of the products. But mercury remains unchanged components for the manufacture of such lamps.

LED lamps are considered the most environmentally friendly. This is because they do not contain mercury. The base of the products has a stabilizer and other electronic components that can be used as secondary raw materials. The legislation does not impose special requirements for the disposal of LED products. However, it is recommended to dispose of such products as hazardous waste.

The production of lamps with LEDs for garlands and car headlights is often cheaper. For this, lead and other hazardous substances are used.

Halogen and incandescent

Due to their low efficiency, incandescent lamps are gradually being pushed out of the market by more efficient lighting products. While they are uneconomical and burn out quickly, they have one advantage. A damaged product poses no danger to the environment. The device works thanks to a tungsten filament. It is she who serves as a source of light. The lamp cavity contains inert gases.

A special type of product with a tungsten filament is a halogen lamp. It can be filled with halogens or their derivatives. Such fillers were able to extend the life of the product and increase its efficiency by up to 15%. Used incandescent lamps are not hazardous. There are also no special requirements for their disposal. Products can be reused in production.

Liquidation methods

Used and damaged lamps must not be disposed of with household waste and drained into the sewer. Broken items must be packed in a cardboard box and taken to special collection points for energy-saving lamps.

Steps to be taken if a mercury lighting device breaks:

1. Ventilate the room.
2. Collect large parts of the product carefully.
3. Small debris should be collected with the sticky side of the tape, with a towel or napkins. It is forbidden to use a vacuum cleaner for this.
4. Rinse the floor and dust with the use of chlorine-containing products.

Each city has special collection points for energy-saving light bulbs.

Organizations or individual entrepreneurs who are involved in the disposal of such waste are required to enter into an agreement only with licensed companies. If this rule is violated, a fine is imposed, the amount of which can reach 250 thousand rubles.

1. Specially designated containers at DEZ, REU or management company. Acceptance of hazardous products from the public is free of charge.
2. Reception points based on specialized organizations that have a license for the disposal and transportation of hazardous waste.
3. Large stores that sell such appliances. For example, IKEA or "220 volts". These collection points may provide discounts on the purchase of new bulbs.

Utilization of energy-saving lamps in Moscow and other large cities of the country can be realized under the ecological program "Ecomobiles". It is carried out by the authorities of the settlements. It represents the placement of mobile vehicles around the city with containers for the delivery of light bulbs.

They can also accept old car batteries and waste batteries. Collection of hazardous waste is carried out according to a certain time and route. The price for the disposal of mercury devices varies from 15 to 30 rubles apiece. The cost of recycling other light sources, for example, LED, is almost the same.

Reception points in the regions

A large number of containers and waste collection points are located in large cities. But what should people living in remote settlements and villages do? In such settlements, there are no designated places for the reception of mercury products. But some organizations can help residents get rid of hazardous waste.

List of companies where you can donate light bulbs:

1. Construction and hardware stores.
2. Electrical networks.
3. Management Company.
4. Rural administration.

Owners of shops selling mercury-containing light bulbs are obliged to enter into an agreement with the organizations that recycle them.

Therefore, you can take the used lighting products to the store. Often, unscrupulous businessmen try to refuse citizens in admission, because for him it is the cost of transportation and liquidation.

In any settlement there is a power line. This means that there are organizations that are engaged in its maintenance. More often than not, one company is responsible for hundreds of settlements. The chief power engineer must work in it. It is he who is responsible for controlling the disposal of hazardous light sources. In some organizations, this issue may be dealt with by an ecologist or other employee.

The person responsible for the liquidation has a connection with special companies, where it will not be difficult. Often no one wants to deal with this issue for free. Therefore, the payment for the scrap rests with the citizens.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations can also help resolve this issue. Of course, it does not deal with waste disposal. But they must provide the contact details of the companies involved in this, and even help with the transportation of the product.

In urban-type settlements, a management company or a maintenance department may be responsible for disposal of mercury lamps. They have an agreement with a recycling organization. It is enough to bring them used products. All other manipulations are the responsibility of the company. They are legally required to accept lamps. Otherwise, you need to contact Rosprirodnadzor or the prosecutor's office.

As for the local administration, it must inform residents when and where special transport arrives. If you refuse to help with disposal, you can safely contact higher authorities.

Transportation and disposal rules

No special measures are required. It is recommended to wrap each product in a thick cloth or place in a cardboard box. Further, the devices are placed in such a way that they do not fall during transportation to the disposal point. On the way, you should not accelerate sharply and avoid heavy braking.

Such requirements apply only to individuals. For licensed businesses, there are very different rules. They are allowed to transport hazardous waste only in special containers that do not let corrosive vapors outside.

In addition, organizations should have:

1. Special warehouses for storing waste.
2. Equipments and professional installations.
3. Transport with the necessary equipment.
4. Certified employee.

It is customary to distinguish 4 technologies for the utilization of mercury light sources: thermal, hydrometallurgical, thermal vacuum and vibropneumatic. The first method is to incinerate the waste using an installation. It helps to extract all the mercury vapor from the light bulb. The second method, hydrometallurgical, neutralizes them by washing the products with a special solution.

Thermal vacuum technology heats the fragments in a vacuum. In this case, the mercury is collected in the compartment, where it is frozen with nitrogen. The vibro-pneumatic method involves dividing products into glass, base, phosphor. Mercury is thermally neutralized.

After disposing of lamps get raw materials for secondary use:

• Phosphor.
• Glass fiber.
• Plinths.

Metals and building materials are produced from this raw material. Complete bulbs of products can be used for the production of new lamps.

Energy efficient products have many advantages. Using them, do not forget about environmental safety. Such lamps must be disposed of in accordance with the hazard class. The correct approach to the elimination of hazardous waste will help preserve the nature, health and life of all living things on the planet.

Energy saving lamps should soon replace all incandescent lamps. Now more and more consumers are switching to economy, as they can significantly reduce the amount of electricity used. The most common types of energy saving lamps are LED and compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps. LED models do not have any negative impact on the environment and humans, therefore there are no special requirements for their disposal. But with CFLs, things are different, they must be handed over to special reception centers.

What is the danger

Disposal of energy-saving lamps of this type should be carried out only in accordance with the established regulations. They contain mercury and toxic substances. Mercury does not adversely affect the human body and the environment as long as it is isolated in a sealed tube. But if the integrity of the flask is broken, the silvery metal comes out and begins to evaporate even at room temperature. The contents of the bulbs can cause severe poisoning, which is manifested by the following symptoms:

• nausea;
• abdominal pain;
• damage to the central nervous system;
• bleeding gums;
• disruption of the internal organs;
• violation of the functioning of the reproductive system.

Mercury is a cumulative poison; it is not excreted from the body, but accumulates in it and gradually destroys it. It is very difficult to cure poisoning with this substance. If you do not hand it over to the collection point, the integrity of its glass flask will certainly be violated. The hazardous substance will enter the atmosphere, it will contaminate the soil.

It is especially dangerous when mercury enters water bodies - fish and seafood quickly absorb it, and then poison the people who eat them. Spent CFLs belong to the first class of hazard waste, therefore, energy-saving light bulbs must be disposed of correctly.

Who collects spent CFLs

There are just over 50 factories in Russia that process energy-saving lamps. At the enterprise itself, the lighting fixtures are divided into different parts. Further, one of the technologies for demercurization (removal of mercury) is used:

When harmful substances are separated from secondary raw materials for further processing, mercury is placed in sealed boxes and covered with concrete. After that, her burial is carried out.

The right to receive lamps

Where to take used lighting elements, many consumers are thinking. There are not many reception points for energy-saving lamps in our country. The difficulty lies in the fact that only those organizations that have received a license for this type of activity can deal with the collection and transportation of hazardous waste. A number of mandatory requirements are imposed on them:

It is not easy to fulfill all these requirements and obtain a license from the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Use. In addition, this type of activity is quite costly, it is for this reason that you can not even find collection points for spent CFLs in every big city.

How to dispose of energy-saving devices, the population must now think, at the state level this issue has not yet been resolved.

Disposal methods

Many private and state-owned companies accept lamps in Moscow, but in small towns this can cause problems. Consider where you can find a point for the delivery of CFLs, and who should do this on the periphery.

In conclusion

In no case should energy-saving lighting fixtures be thrown into trash cans, a garbage chute, flushed down the drain, or simply left outside. Due to the presence of mercury in the lamps, they must be disposed of only in specially designated places.

Some private and state-owned companies collect CFLs. Now their number is negligible, but if you want to keep the planet clean for yourself and future generations, do not be lazy to find special reception centers for housekeepers in your city.