Gold again - The Lamp Recycling Company has a bright future!

We are delighted to announce that The Lamp Recycling Company, a division of ERG, has been recognised as one of the top 20 collection points by Recolight, achieving Gold Status for the collection of disused tubes and bulbs from customers across the UK.

This is the second consecutive year that we have achieved this prestigious award and mirrors ERG's commitment to reduce the negative impact that landfill can cause the environment. Whilst technology is advancing with bulbs having a longer life expectancy, it's alarming to acknowledge that just one 6 foot fluorescent tube could contaminate an Olympic sized swimming pool!

Under 'The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment' (WEEE) Regulations introduced in 2007, producers that place 5 tonnes or less of EEE onto the UK market must register directly with the Environment Agency and complete annual data submission. The Lamp Recycling Company supports domestic and commercial businesses on a nationwide basis offering a rapid response time and cost effective service. Our fleet of vehicles make collections from the capital on a weekly basis and can be scheduled across the UK as part of our flexible, tailored service.

It is estimated that a staggering 100,000,000 fluorescent tubes and light bulbs are in circulation in the UK, but shockingly only 35-40 per cent are currently being collected and recycled at their end of life with the remainder being dumped into general waste and construction skips destined for landfill.