Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), mercury vapour and metal halide lamps, sodium lamps, neon lights, halogen (dichroic) downlights, incandescent globes, projector lamps and more. In fact all types of lighting waste.
The cost depends on the type of lamp and the quantity of lamps. For large quantities it is usually cheaper to recycle based on weight plus freight. For smaller quantities we can provide pre-paid boxes which are delivered, picked up and the contents recycled all for one price. Contact us now to discuss the best option for your organisation.
Unfortunately not! The cost of processing the lamps exceeds the value of the materials recovered.
About 350 x 14 watt CFLs or about 300 x 60 watt incandescent globes will fit in a Ecocycle Globe Box
Approximately 1,500 4 ft (36 watt) T8 tubes will fit in a 2.2 cubic metre stillage.
As we are part of Recycal, a leading metals recycler, we can also recycle the fittings.
Yes. Most State governments ban all lamps from going into landfill.
We prefer to receive intact lamps but we can receive broken lamps.
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency provides a detailed procedure for cleaning up broken lamps and tubes.
Ecocycle is not able to provide this service to individuals, but works with many local councils who provide lamp recycling for their residents. Some lighting retailers will also accept lamps for recycling. See www.recyclingnearyou.com.au for available programs.
Yes. Recycling certificates are available on request.
The glass can be used to make such items as glass wool insulation; the metals are recycled as scrap metal; the mercury must be retired as per the Minamata convention ( Homepage | Minamata Convention on Mercury (mercuryconvention.org) ); the phosphor powder is further recycled to recover rare earth metals.
We can service all areas of Australia and New Zealand. Contact us online or call 1300 32 62 92 to confirm.
Ecocycle can supply all types of amalgam canister/device including our own ECOAS04.
The cost depends on the type of separator. There are more than a dozen different separators available from six different suppliers and because of this the price varies.
The overall costs are small in the order of around $2 per day.
Please contact us online or call 1300 32 62 92
Yes we can. Typically the smaller in chair units can be replaced by your own staff members then we can supply a change over unit for you and take the full one away to be recycled.
With the ECOAS04 separator we can change this over for you.
In some cases there will be some minimal down time however we aim to schedule the service at a mutually convenient time to minimise this.
The separator or canister is emptied of it’s content and cleaned. The mercury is retired as per the Minamata convention https://mercuryconvention.org/en
Not at the moment. From 2008 to 2011 Victoria had the Dentists for Cleaner Water program which provided partial rebates for installation of separators to dental practices. Contact your local ADA state branch for further information.
State/territory and local water authority do not allow mercury bearing wastes to be sent to sewers. The Australian Dental Association’s Policy 5.15 states: “Amalgam separators, which comply with ISO 11143, should be installed in all dental clinics.”
Amalgam capsules, coarse amalgam from chair side traps, x-ray film, fixer, developer, lead foils. Contact your local Ecocycle branch for more information.
All locations but some remote areas require special arrangements. We can tailor make a service to meet to your specific situation.
Other companies can do the pickup of amalgam separators and amalgam waste. You should ensure that they are correctly licenced and that they send the amalgam to our licenced treatment facility.
Yes. The ECOAS04 separator can be fitted to most existing large or small suction systems. Check with your trusted dental service person for further advice or give us a call on 1300 32 62 92
Yes, the ECOAS04 separator is ISO11143 compliant.
Yes we can. Please contact us online or call 1300 32 62 92 for more information.
E-waste can be described as any discarded electronic or electrical devices or their parts, including used computers, entertainment devices, mobile phones and TVs. In fact any item which uses electricity.
Almost all types of e-waste including TVs, phones, printers, computers, screens.
The cost depends on the type and of quantity e-waste. For large quantities it is usually cheaper to recycle based on weight plus freight. Contact Eco e-waste to discuss the best option for your organisation.
This can vary from state to state. Most are introducing bins and promoting recycling to stop this waste going to landfill. Check with the EPA for more details.
Ecocycle is not able to provide this service to individuals but works with many local councils who provide e-waste recycling for their residents as do some retailers.
Yes. Recycling Certificates are available on request.
Manual and automated processes are used to maximise the recovery rate of recyclable items. The glass can be used to make such items as glass wool insulation; the metals are recycled as scrap metal; the mercury must be retired as per the Minamata convention ( Minamata Convention on Mercury (mercuryconvention.org) ); the phosphor powder is further recycled to recover rare earth metals.
We can service most areas of Australia. Visit our Contact page or call us on 1300 32 62 92 for more details.