Used Battery & Fluorescent Lamp Recycling
Used batteries contain valuable metals, while fluorescent tubes contain toxic mercury gas. Drop them into dedicated green/yellow recycling boxes.
Follow these steps
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Gather spent batteries (AA, AAA, button cells), power banks, and intact fluorescent tubes.
- 2
Keep fluorescent tubes intact inside cardboard sleeves or handle with care.
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Locate dedicated battery/lamp collection boxes at apartment stations or community centers.
- 4
Drop batteries into the battery slot and slide unbroken lamps into the lamp tube slot gently.
- 5
Check if your community center offers battery exchange rewards (e.g. 20 used batteries for 2 new ones or trash bags).
Frequently asked question
Can broken fluorescent tubes be placed in the lamp recycling box?
No! Broken tubes release mercury gas; wrap fragments thickly in newspaper and use a non-combustible waste bag.
Should LED bulbs also go into the fluorescent tube recycling bin?
No. LED bulbs contain no mercury; place in small e-waste bins or wrap in paper for general trash.