The WEEE Directive requires that:

“Gas discharge lamps must be removed, and that Mercury must be removed.”

Gas discharge lamps are lamps in which light is produced by an electrical discharge through a gas. The discharge can either be through gases (such as xenon, neon and carbon dioxide) or through metal vapour (such as mercury or sodium).

The treatment process for fluorescent lamps involves shredding followed by separation into glass, metal and powder (which contains mercury).

The separation process should be designed to prevent any emissions of mercury vapour or dust.

Secure Data Recycling will provide containers at your premises in which you can place any fluorescent or other forms of lighting that is no longer of use.

We will sort the lighting into categories and ensure that it is recycled under the guidelines set down by the WEEE directive.