LED Recycling Kits Now Available!

LED Recycling Kits Now Available! Remember the incandescent bulbs of the good old days? Those incandescent days are gone, mainly because of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) which requires bulbs to be 25 percent more efficient. They haven’t been banned, but this act means that many manufacturers have switched to CFLs, Halogens, and LEDs.

Along with this decrease in the manufacturing of incandescents, there have also been changes in the manufacturing process of fluorescent lamps in order to make them meet efficiency standards due to the Department of Energy regulations. This means a reduction in fluorescent lamps as well.

LED Lamps are more energy efficient

So what to do? Enter the marvelous LED lamp. Most people cannot tell the difference between LED and fluorescent lamps, but according to energy.gov, “Residential LEDs — especially ENERGY STAR rated products — use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting.”

In addition to this, by 2027, more widespread use of LEDs could save about 348 TWh (compared to no LED use) of electricity: “This is the equivalent annual electrical output of 44 large electric power plants (1000 megawatts each), and a total savings of more than $30 billion at today’s electricity prices.”

4 Foot LED Recycling Kits Are Now Available

Are you ahead of the game and already retrofit your business with LEDs? Do you need to dispose of your old tubes? If so, you’re in luck because BulbCycle is now offering 4 foot LED Recycling Kits. 

Our LED Recycling kit is 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 49″ and holds 27 T12 lamps or 64 T8 lamps. What is the difference between T12 and T8 lamps? The “T” denotes the lamp is tubular shaped, and the number is a measurement of the diameter. The 8 stands for eight-eighths of an inch (or one inch in diameter), and the 12 stands for twelve-eighths of an inch, or one and one-half inches in diameter. 

What’s included in our kits

What will you get if you purchase one of our LED Recycling kits? Our environmentally-responsible LED recycling kits always include a certified recycling container and liner, free delivery and return shipping, disposal and recycling fees, and a certificate of recycling.

For contractors and electricians who are looking for a user-friendly and cost-effective recycling program, it can be as easy as 1, 2, 3.

  1. Select and purchase the recycling container that will best fit your recycling needs.
  2. Fill up the LED Recycling Kit with your used LED lamps at your own pace. When you’ve filled your container, call to schedule your pre-paid pick up. Your container will then be delivered to one of the many authorized recycling centers located throughout the United States.
  3. Once your recycling is completed, you’ll be able to track your recycling reports, get a certificate of recycling, and opt-in for automatic container replacement.

Now that you’ve made the switch to LEDs, business lamp recycling doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming or expensive. By choosing our easy-to-use LED Recycling Lits, you’ll not only help to ensure the health and safety of a building’s occupants, you’ll also contribute to the reuse of materials and will help the environment.

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References:

https://www.energystar.gov/products/lighting_fans/light_bulbs/learn_about_led_bulbs

https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to/a10104/everything-you-need-to-know-about-led-light-bulbs-16542040/

http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Education-Training/Pages/Tools/RightLightBulb.aspx

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/the-conversation/sd-california-phases-out-incandescent-light-bulb-starting-jan-1-2018-20171221-htmlstory.html

https://www.epa.gov/cfl/how-energy-independence-and-security-act-2007-affects-light-bulbs

https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/led-lighting

https://ballastshop.com/difference_between_tubes