Lighting Waste Contains Mercury — and Legal Obligations

Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain mercury, making them hazardous waste. That means they must be handled and disposed of correctly—especially for businesses and public organisations. We’re often called in when clients face:

• Buildups of spent tubes or bulbs in storage with no disposal plan

• Non-compliance with hazardous waste regulations

• Difficulty finding a fast, flexible local provider

• Issues with cracked or broken tubes that require safe handling

• Documentation gaps during audits or environmental checks

• Changes in site lighting (e.g. LED upgrades) requiring large-scale disposal

At Eighty Eight, we provide a simple, safe, and compliant service that includes:

• Collection of fluorescent tubes, sodium lamps, CFLs, and halogen lighting

• Supply of compliant storage containers if required

• Transport by ADR-trained drivers using licensed vehicles

• Handling and disposal under guidance from our in-house DGSA

• Waste consignment notes and documentation for audits and compliance

• One-off, bulk clearance or scheduled collection options available

We Provide Fluorescent Tube & Bulb Recycling For:

• Offices, warehouses, and commercial properties

• Schools, colleges, and universities

• Hospitals, care homes, and clinics

• Housing associations and local authorities

• Facilities maintenance and electrical contractors

• Shops, retail parks, and hospitality venues

Why Choose Eighty Eight?

• Over 20 years of experience in hazardous and lighting waste

• ADR-trained drivers and fully licensed transport

• In-house Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA)

• Flexible, safe, and fully traceable collections

• Trusted by councils, businesses, and facilities teams across the West Midlands

  
  

Areas We Cover

We provide fluorescent tube and bulb recycling across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and surrounding West Midlands areas.

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