Considerations for Compact Florescent

Lights and Hazardous Waste

Loss Control Department

Overview Components of

Compact Florescent Lights (CFLs)

Recycling Broken Bulbs Hazardous Waste

Components of CFLs Glass Aluminum Mercury Phosphor Other miscellaneous items of small quantities

Recycling Place expired lamps in

universal disposal boxes

If box is full, contact your supervisor to have the box picked up

Ensure disposal boxes are stored in a manner that lamps can not be broken

Broken BulbsWhen a bulb breaks: Evacuate the room Air out the room for at

least 15 minutes Consider shutting off

the HVAC system to that room

Broken BulbCleaning up from hard surface PPE Use stiff paper or cardboard to scoop up

glass pieces and powder Use sticky tape to pickup any remaining

glass and powder Wipe the area clean with wet wipes Place all material and cleaning supplies in

sealed container

Broken BulbCleaning up from Carpet PPE Carefully pick up glass pieces Use sticky tape to pickup any remaining

glass and powder Vacuum if needed with windows open Place all material and cleaning supplies in

sealed container

Broken BulbDisposal of clean up

materials Place sealed container

of all materials in an outside trash receptacle or

Consult your disposal provider for alternate disposal options

Immediately wash hands

Hazardous Waste

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Hazardous Waste

Proper management of hazardous waste promotes occupational safety and prevents environmental degradation

Proper disposal vs. sanitary or solid waste facilities

Review and investigate methods available for reducing or eliminating the generation of waste

Hazardous Waste

How can we improve our system for handling hazardous waste?

Evaluate existing waste disposal practices and develop new hazardous waste disposal practices

Train staff with regard to the need to and method for managing hazardous waste

Establish a central hazardous waste storage area with proper storage procedures

Hazardous Waste

Where do we generate hazardous waste

• Batteries

• Ballasts

• Capacitors

• Mercury switches

• Cathode tubes

• Computer components

• Science Labs

• Vocational Shops

• Facilities Shop

• Custodial Closets

• IT Department

• Paints

• Pesticides

• Herbicides

• Science Chemicals

• Solvents

• Oils

Hazardous Waste

Resources EPA Region 10 Seattle, Washington Oregon DEQ Local or State Fire Marshal County Local vendors or disposal facilities

Questions

SDOA Loss Control Department

800-285-5461

503-371-8667