Hawaii Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
Hawaii Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
Quick Facts:
- Due to mercury concerns, recycling fluorescent bulbs is highly recommended by the Hawaii Dept. of Health and Environmental Management and is required for many facilities throughout the state
- Crushing fluorescent bulbs is allowed in Hawaii
Recycling Options Available in Hawaii:
THE BULB EATER
Crushes fluorescent lamps of any size while removing mercury vapors. Reduces labor, recycling costs, and storage vs. packing lamps
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Detailed Hawaii Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
| Primary Contact | Title | Agency Address | Phone | |
| Paul Kalaiwaa | Environmental Health Specialist IV |
Hawaii Department of Health and Environmental Management, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch P.O. Box 3378 Honolulu, HI 96801 |
(808) 586- 4226 | pkalaiwaa@eha.health.state.hi.us |
| Secondary Contact | Title | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
| Grace Simmons | Supervisor, Hazardous Waste Section | (808) 586-4226 | ||
| Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch | (808) 586-4226 | |||
More Resources
| Web Links and Informational Resources | |
| Hawaii Department of Health Homepage | http://www.dec.state.ak.us/air/ |
| Fluorescent Lamp Crushing Fact Sheet | http://health.hawaii.gov/shwb/files/2013/04/bulbcrusher2013.pdf |