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Fluorescent tubes are a common source of lighting in offices, warehouses, factories, hospitals, schools, and other commercial spaces. However, when these tubes reach the end of their life, they must be disposed of responsibly.
At National Recycling, we provide a nationwide fluorescent tube recycling service for businesses across the UK. Our specialist collection and recycling solutions ensure that all tubes are handled in line with environmental regulations, keeping your workplace safe and reducing your organisation’s impact on the environment.
Get in touch to receive a quote for your fluorescent tube recycling. We will get back to you shortly with a quote, and can then arrange a collection day.
Fluorescent tubes should always be stored and handled with care before disposal to prevent breakage and mercury release. Best practice includes:
Storing used tubes in a secure container or coffin specifically designed for fluorescent lamp waste.
Keeping containers in a dry, safe location until collection.
Avoiding breakage – if a tube does break, ventilate the area and follow recommended clean-up procedures.
By using our service, your business benefits from a fully managed disposal process, ensuring safe storage, compliant transport, and environmentally responsible recycling.
Fluorescent tubes contain small amounts of mercury, a hazardous substance that must be treated carefully. Under UK law, these items cannot be placed in general waste or landfill. Our team provides a compliant and cost-effective disposal service that includes:
Secure on-site collection of fluorescent tubes, lamps, and other lighting waste.
Safe transportation to licensed treatment facilities.
Full recycling, ensuring that glass, metal, and hazardous materials are recovered where possible.
Issuing of all required hazardous waste consignment notes for your records.
Fluorescent tubes are classified as hazardous waste under UK environmental regulations because of the mercury content. They also fall within the scope of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations.
This classification means businesses have a legal responsibility to arrange for safe collection, treatment, and recycling of fluorescent lighting. Failure to dispose of them correctly can result in fines and environmental harm.
National Recycling makes compliance simple by managing the entire process for you.
Arranging a collection is quick and easy with National Recycling. We provide flexible options, from single-container collections to regular scheduled pickups, depending on your waste volumes.
Contact our team today for a tailored quotation and ensure your business meets its legal obligations while protecting the environment.
National Recycling is a UK recycling business by Collect & Recycle. We provide nationwide collections for various materials from businesses.