Flourescent Bulb Recycling 2017

Thursday May 4 & Thursday October 5, 2017
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Former K-Mart Lot – Fairmont
• It is against the law to dispose of fluorescent lamps and ballasts with regular garbage.
• This recycling event is for businesses and residents of Martin or Faribault County.
• NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS NEEDED!
• There is a charge for disposal of lamps and ballasts.
• Charges must be paid the day of event. No billing.
Prices:
Straight Fluorescent Lamps
4’and under…………………………………….….50 cents each
Over 4’………………………………………………..90 cents each
High Intensity Discharge Lamps (HID) $5 each
For specific price information call
Retrofit Recycling, Inc. at (507) 455-2181
• Fluorescent lamps contain mercury and are considered a hazardous waste product.
• When transporting the lamps, be careful not to break them.
• Do not tape them together.
• Broken lamps should be double bagged and handled with special care to prevent additional breakage.

Notice: Fairmont Public Utilities Customers are eligible for total reimbursement for bulb recycling costs. When dropping bulbs off for recycling ask for a rebate coupon, keep your receipt and turn both in to Fairmont Pubic Utilities for reimbursement of recycling costs.
This event is being sponsored by Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Prairieland Solid Waste Management, Fairmont Public Utilities and Martin County Solid Waste Funds.
Questions: Billeye Rabbe, Martin & Faribault County Solid Waste Coordinator, 776-3232

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