The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for the disposal of electrical light ballasts that are removed from service during routine maintenance at various North and South campus locations.

Unplug the fixture or turn off the power at the main panel. Remove the diffuser (cover), then carefully remove the fluorescent bulbs or tubes. Remove the fluorescent ballast compartment cover to ...

A It has been a chore trying to find a place to dispose of compact fluorescent lights. But it's getting easier as more places are accepting them, sometimes free of charge. And collection boxes may ...

According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Plymouth, Minnesota-based Luminaire Environmental & Technologies Inc. has pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for the improper ...

Smart lights are a great replacement for older lighting systems. Before you throw away your old light bulbs, though, you should know that these items are often recyclable. Disposing of old light bulbs ...

Under the terms of an enforcement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the City of Yonkers, N.Y., has initiated a program to recycle fluorescent light bulbs, as well as light ...

Electronic ballasts used in fluorescent lighting systems can experience high failure rates, due to the fact that the ballast manufacturer may not have considered all failure mechanisms or provided ...