Mercury Waste Recycling Services

Mercury is a heavy, silvery transition metal that is liquid at standard room temperature and pressure. It has found wide-spread use in commercial, industrial and residential applications. Mercury is frequently used in electrical/electronic applications and in the manufacture of industrial chemicals. Because Mercury is a highly toxic material, it must be properly disposed of when removed from use.

Lighting Resources maintains a proprietary process for the processing of Mercury waste. Mercury is extracted from reusable materials, then distilled for re-use in a variety of applications. Non-reusable materials are thermally destroyed. Some of the types of Mercury waste we accept for recycling include (but are not limited to)...

• Medical Devices, Manometers and Thermometers
• Relays and Switches (including Thermostats)
• Elemental Mercury
• Spill-Kits
• Mercury Contaminated Articles

Packing, Shipping and Storing Your Mercury Waste

Careful packing is necessary when preparing your Mercury waste for shipping. The ultimate goal is to prevent breakage or spillage during shipment. Mercury waste should always be packed in a sealed container such as a bucket or a steel/poly drum. It is also recommended that the material be sealed in a plastic bag before being placed inside the shipping container. Containers should be stored in low traffic areas where they will not be tampered with. Lighting Resources can provide you with the proper packing and labeling supplies needed to prepare your Mercury waste for shipment.

Many options are available for you to get your Mercury waste to our recycling facilities. Smaller quantities can be easily managed using our prepaid recycling services. We can also accommodate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly, bulk pickup schedules. Talk to our customer service representatives today to arrange your shipment.