   items that can be accepted
legal requirements
how to comply
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Items That Can Be Accepted - compact fluorescent bulbs (most commonly collected)
- circular and u-shaped fluorescent lamps
- fluorescent tubes
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Legal Requirements | Related Laws: | NY State Mercury-Added Consumer Product Law
NY State ECL, Article 27, Title 21 | | Businesses Affected: | Retail stores that sell fluorescent bulbs. Examples of retailers choosing to participate include: Ikea, Home Depot, Lowes, among others. |
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How To Comply | 1. | Accept at no cost any used, unbroken fluorescent bulb for recycling using an appropriate collection bin. | | 2. | Ensure bulbs collected are intact until the container is sealed. | | 3. | Ensure bulbs are recycled at a permitted facility. | | 4. | Display a sign indicating that intact fluorescent bulbs are accepted for recycling. For information about free images and signs visit business take-back signs. |
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