Disposal of fluorescent, LED and energy saving lamps
Used fluorescent, LED and energy saving lamps need to be disposed of properly. In Europe, all energy saving lamps should be disposed of as special waste along with other waste which contains mercury. There are recycling depots and collection points available across Europe where these old lamps can be discarded free-of-charge. This ensures that raw materials, mercury and other metals and glass etc. are handled appropriately and recycled.
The EU issues specifications governing the disposal of these items. The European WEEE and RoHS guidelines form the basis for the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act of 2005 which specifies how electrical and electronic items should be collected and disposed of. Companies provide a comprehensive network of collection points for the ecologically-friendly disposal of used LED and energy saving lamps and fluorescent tubes.