WHAT TYPE OF LIGHTS CAN BE RECYCLED
At EDS we specialize in the recycling of all types of light bulbs and lamps including fluorescent tubes and bulbs/CFL’s, U-Bents, Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide, and High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs. We extract the harmful gases found in the make up of these bulbs then we crush and recycle the glass and remove and recycle all metal and electrical components – nothing gets left behind!
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Linear Fluorescent
High output fluorescents are commonly used in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings and storage centres. Fluorescents are also used in the residential sector.
Compact Fluorescents
Used in virtually any building structure for a wide variety of reasons. Whether it is for room lighting or door exit sign, you will find these CFL's virtually everywhere.
U Tube
High output U-Tube Bent fluorescents are commonly used in warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial buildings and storage centres. Fluorescents are also used in the residential sector.
Halogen / Standard Flood
These bulbs are used in a variety of applications such as commercial building lighting, residential, stage lighting, automotive and more. These bulbs do not contain mercury but the components should be recycled versus landfilled.
Mercury Vapor/Halide
These light bulbs are used for large area lighting needs such as factories, warehouses, sports venues, street lights, public spaces, retail stores. They can also be used in residential security lighting and automotive head lamps.
High Intensity Discharge
These light bulbs are used for large area lighting needs such as factories, warehouses, sports venues, street lights, public spaces, retail stores. They can also be used in residential security lighting and automotive head lamps.
There must be a better way.
The story of EDS began several years ago when our founder thought to himself, “there must be a better way”. After observing disposal methods for fluorescent lamps at that time, which often involved breaking bulbs and disposing them in the trash, our founder began to dream up ways to make this process safer and more environmentally friendly.
After several years of research, testing and iteration, we have finally developed a process that is capable of processing spent and unwanted lamps and light bulbs in the most efficient and environmentally-friendly way possible.
Our team of mechanical and air movement technicians, mechanical engineers and industrial hygienists worked tirelessly to develop a system that exceeds regulatory and environmental standards. We are excited to finally be able to offer a complete solution for the recycling of spent and unwanted light bulbs and lamps to the market.
Please join us as we revolutionize the way spent and unwanted lamps and light bulbs are disposed of for a safer and greener tomorrow.
The light went on, so to speak.
Our unique and proprietary process is equipped to handle all types of light bulbs, including, but not limited to:
- Fluorescent tubes/lamps
- CFLs, U-bents
- Mercury Vapor
- Metal Halide
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs
- Non PCB Ballasts and Fixtures
We recover and recycle all mercury gas, phosphor, and all metal end caps.
Upon receipt of your lamps in our facility, we will process the lamps through our proprietary process that will:
- - Capture hazardous gasses including, but not limited to gaseous mercury
- - Clean the glass of any powder or residue
- - Separate the glass and other materials that make up the lamps into bins for recycling
We will also provide you with a recycling certificate that will state the exact quantity and type of lamps received into our facility. The recycling certificate will confirm that you have disposed of your lamps in an environmentally safe manner that is approved by government environmental agencies.
Our recycling process exceeds all standards set forth by governing agencies in Canada and are licensed by the Province of Manitoba to provide such services.
For the convenience of our customers, we offer regular pick up services throughout the region from our location in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
If you are seeking an environmentally friendly solution for the disposal of those spent or unwanted light bulbs and lamps that are piling up, you have come to the right place. Contact us today to learn how we can help you and your business dispose of your spent or unwanted light bulbs and lamps in the most safe and environmentally friendly possible.
Your complete light recycling solution.
Today’s building owners need to demonstrate to current and prospective tenants their building’s commitment to recycling and sustainability. In fact recycling building waste is part of today’s LEED certifications used in building design and ongoing maintenance.
AT EDS, we know that every building is unique and has its own take on sustainability and environmental waste management programs. At EDS we customize our recycling program to fit your buildings unique requirements.
Once you have made the commitment to keep your buildings’ lights from the landfills, call us to design a cost effective and customized program for your building. We undertake an extensive review and build a unique turnkey recycling program, including:
- - review of your buildings volume of waste materials
- - review of light types for recycling
- - inventory verifications
- - provision of recycling certificates
- - we supply packaging materials as required for your easy collection and storage
Make EDS your building light bulb recycler and call us today for nice ‘light’ chat about how EDS can make help your building be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible.
It’s the Bright Thing to Do.
We love this planet. As a building owner or maintenance professional, you too can help make our planet greener by recycling your building’s light bulbs and keep them out of the landfills.
Light bulb’s contain many harmful materials, including hazardous chemicals, gasses and like glass and metal, that should not go from your building, to your garbage bins!
With our one-stop and easy-to-use solution, you can add light bulb recycling to your building’s environmental program.
EDS is the light bulb recycling organization of choice for federal government buildings, provincial government buildings, municipal facilities, shopping malls, apartments buildings and all types of buildings who recycle for a greener world.