Rumble wrote:
SNIP
Also, make sure you've got a written agreement with your customer
about responisibility for disposal of used fluorescent tubes. You're
not supposed to just skip them as they are hazardous waste. You need
to cover your ar*e to avoid future liability if the firm gets done by
the Environment Police.
For more info Google for: fluorescent tube disposal
I just did that & found the following;
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In July 2005, the Government introduced important changes to its Hazardous
Waste Regulations. These changes upgraded spent fluorescent tubes, sodium
lamps, PC screens and TV's to the category of hazardous waste.
If your business uses fluorescent or sodium lighting, runs computer or TV
equipment, it is now considered a producer of hazardous waste.
Under the new regulations, producers of hazardous waste can no longer
dispose of these items along with general waste. To do so is illegal, and
renders the organisation liable to court proceedings with fines of up to
£5,000.
In addition, hazardous waste such as lamps, computer and TV equipment can
only be stored on unlicensed premises for a maximum period of twelve months.
Storing the waste beyond this time is a further offense.
All producers must register annually with the Environment Agency (EA) before
they can dispose of hazardous waste. You must also be able to demonstrate
that you have transferred all hazardous waste to an authorised third-party
or risk prosecution by the EA.
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Unbelievable - you can be fined £5K for chuck away a tube.
Cheapest solution I've found is;
BLACK CORRUGATED PIPES
4ft, 6ft or 8ft length's available with 300mm diameter
Stores between 100 and 400 tubes dependent on tube size
Ideal for smaller buildings or low users
A snip at only £130! That does include taking it away & recycling the
contents. You of course need to buy one every year.
Just e-mailed the local council to see if they can help!
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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257