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Light Fixtures

Light Fixtures

Also known as: Light fitting, Lamp, Fluorescent tube, LED light

Drop-off Location

Impact: Incorrect disposal of light fixtures can lead to hazardous materials like mercury and other heavy metals leaching into the environment, posing a risk to human health and ecosystems.

Did you know? Recycling light fixtures helps reduce landfill waste and conserves valuable resources like glass and metals. Some components of lights like mercury in fluorescent tubes, can be harmful if they leach into the environment.

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