Used Battery & Fluorescent Lamp Recycling
- 1Used 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.
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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.
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Drop batteries into the battery slot and slide unbroken lamps into the lamp tube slot gently.
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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.
Can a swollen lithium-ion power bank be safely dropped into a standard municipal battery bin?
Swollen lithium batteries pose severe fire and explosion risks if subjected to impact or pressure. Before disposal, insulate all USB and charging ports with electrical tape to prevent short circuits, then gently place the unit into the battery bin without dropping it. Never puncture, crush, or submerge swollen lithium batteries in water.