LightRecycle first comprehensive program to recycle all lighting products without charge
Since 2010, B.C.’s non-profit LightRecycle program has accepted residential-use fluorescent lights at collection sites across the province. As of October 1st, an expanded LightRecycle program will accept all lighting products for recycling without charge, including all types of lights (bulbs and tubes), ballasts and lighting fixtures used in residential and industrial, commercial and institutional (IC&I) applications.
LightRecycle has two separate collection system channels – an expanding consumer collection network for residential-use lighting products, and a new large volume generator collection network for products used in IC&I applications.
“LightRecycle is one of 14 industry-managed recycling programs in the province that reinforces B.C.’s position as North America’s leader in environmental stewardship and recycling,” said Brock Macdonald, CEO of the Recycling Council of British Columbia.
The expanded LightRecycle program covers lights (bulbs and tubes), ballasts and lighting fixtures. All types of lights are accepted under both channels, including fluorescent tubes, CFLs, LEDs, halogen and incandescent bulbs, and high intensity discharge lamps.