Ballasts
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PCB ballasts are regulated under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and CERCLA (also known as Superfund). Generators of PCB-containing ballasts may incur Superfund liability by disposing of PCB ballasts in a dumpster or landfill. Lamp Recyclers sends all PCB-containing ballasts to an approved facility for decommissioning. The capacitor is removed for high-temperature incineration. The remaining raw material such as copper and steel, is returned to the market place. Once the capacitor has been incinerated, a certificate will be issued releasing the generator from all liability. DocumentationLamp Recyclers Inc. keeps on file a Certificate of Recycling for all ballasts, PCB and Non-PCB. Ballast ShippingBallasts that contain PCBs must be shipped in a covered drum. Contact Lamp Recyclers for UN Approved drums designed for the storage and transport of your waste ballasts. |
Fluorescent and HID ballasts contain a small capacitor that may contain high concentrations of PCBs. The primary concern regarding the disposal of of used fluorescent ballasts is the health risk associated with the PCBs.