UV tanning lamp disposal/recycling - tanTALK

jakkitans · 03-08-2005, 07:10 PM

Does anyone know if any lamp manufacturers or lamp distributors offer lamp recycling programs. EPA regulations are very costly to salons; I think it would be a great help to we salon owners if they would offer affordable programs. Also, does anyone know who is the most reasonable recycler - I'm getting quotes as high as $700.00 for recycling 150 tanning lamps! Can this be REAL?!

Neon Beach · 03-08-2005, 07:19 PM

Try this thread, it may have some info for you:

http://www.tantalk.com/viewtopic.php?topic=2343499&forum=33

TheSolTan · 03-08-2005, 08:42 PM

I would just break'em and trash'em.... Much Cheaper!!!

Neon Beach · 03-08-2005, 08:46 PM

Sure it is, but if your have laws, theys gonna get ya.

For others, check the link above to make sure you met regs, if you have them, and to see what your choices are.

dhgranstrand · 03-08-2005, 09:14 PM

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On 2005-03-08 20:42:00, TheSolTan wrote:
I would just break'em and trash'em.... Much Cheaper!!!

Actually, in most states, if you break them they are considered hazardous waste and disposal costs skyrocket.

We put them back in the original pkg and tape them shut. They can then be disposed of at the landfill in our county (Yakima, WA) as long as they are less than 200 lbs per trip.

You can usually recycle them directly at the landfill sit free of charge as long as they are intact and packaged properly.

Neon Beach · 03-08-2005, 09:17 PM

Have you confirmed that?

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03-08-2005, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
jakkitans Join Date: Feb 14 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Does anyone know if any lamp manufacturers or lamp distributors offer lamp recycling programs. EPA regulations are very costly to salons; I think it would be a great help to we salon owners if they would offer affordable programs. Also, does anyone know who is the most reasonable recycler - I'm getting quotes as high as $700.00 for recycling 150 tanning lamps! Can this be REAL?!

03-08-2005, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Try this thread, it may have some info for you: http://www.tantalk.com/viewtopic.php?topic=2343499&forum=33

03-08-2005, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheSolTan Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Mar 5 2005 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	I would just break'em and trash'em.... Much Cheaper!!!

03-08-2005, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Sure it is, but if your have laws, theys gonna get ya. For others, check the link above to make sure you met regs, if you have them, and to see what your choices are.

03-08-2005, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
dhgranstrand Join Date: May 30 2004 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 197 Rep Power: 20	Quote: On 2005-03-08 20:42:00, TheSolTan wrote: I would just break'em and trash'em.... Much Cheaper!!! Actually, in most states, if you break them they are considered hazardous waste and disposal costs skyrocket. We put them back in the original pkg and tape them shut. They can then be disposed of at the landfill in our county (Yakima, WA) as long as they are less than 200 lbs per trip. You can usually recycle them directly at the landfill sit free of charge as long as they are intact and packaged properly.

03-08-2005, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Have you confirmed that?

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