recycling or going green?

[crglow]

Neon bender/ shop owner here. I've been telling customers about the recyling of neon tubes vs. that of LEDs, all of the neon tube is recycleable [yes even Hg] LEDs are E waste and should have a pre disposable fee tack on just like are E waste on computers T.V.s any other E materal. just a thought. Roger Daniells C.R.Glow neon

[Erik Sine]

You are correct. Neon & Fluorescent lamps are completely recyclable and a closed loop system, and safe for those who need to feel "green"

[Guest Signtiffic]

I don't know about the tack on fee.

But.... you are both correct and a lot of companies already specialize in this on a large scale. Earth Protection Services, WM, and some others to name a few on the top of my head.

What's changed in the past couple of years is regulation and enforcement of recycling. On national re-lamp programs and retro-fits for signs, proof of recycling must be turned in. It's become very big business.

if you ask me I say Recycle and Go Green. There are tax credits and rebates for almost everything lighting.

[crglow]

when you buy a cell phone, T.V., or ant other electronics, you MUST pay a recycling fee, LEDs are a electronic waste, make the end user pay when selling the NEW LED chanel letter, by the whay tell them that the LEDs well need to be replaced what every 4-5 yrs. just a thought Roger Daniells C.R.Glow

[Brian]

when you buy a cell phone, T.V., or ant other electronics, you MUST pay a recycling fee, LEDs are a electronic waste, make the end user pay when selling the NEW LED chanel letter, by the whay tell them that the LEDs well need to be replaced what every 4-5 yrs. just a thought Roger Daniells C.R.Glow

I agree they are electronic waste

We have not had a PM ask for recycle paperwork yet

Edited February 15, 2010 by chubbygumby