Alaska Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
Alaska Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
Quick Facts:
- Due to mercury concerns, recycling fluorescent bulbs is highly recommended by the Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation and is required for many facilities throughout the state
- Crushing fluorescent bulbs is allowed in Alaska
Recycling Options Available in Alaska:
THE BULB EATER
Crushes fluorescent lamps of any size while removing mercury vapors. Reduces labor, recycling costs, and storage vs. packing lamps
Questions about recycling in your state? Contact us for more information.
State Regulatory Contacts
Primary Contact | Title | Agency Address | Phone | |
Diane Richardson | Environmental Protection Specialist |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 222 W. 7th Anchorage, AK 99513 |
(907) 271-6329 | richardson.diane@epa.gov |
Secondary Contact | Title | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
U.S. EPA, Region 10 | (206) 553-1200 |
More Resources
Web Links and Informational Resources | |
State of Alaska > DEC > Division of Air Quality | http://www.dec.state.ak.us/air/ |
State-specific Universal Waste Regulations | https://www.epa.gov/waste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/statespf.htm#ak |