NLR CONNECTICUT’S ONLY DEP PERMITTED MERCURY LAMP RECYCLER

Released on = October 26, 2004, 12:53 pm

Press Release Author = NLR, Inc.

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Northeast Lamp Recycling, Inc. (NLR) has been a leading provider of universal waste management solutions in Connecticut and throughout the northeast since 1994. The primary focus of NLR is to reduce the mercury-contamination associated with the improper disposal and mismanagement of “spent” fluorescents and other mercury-containing lamps. In the state of Connecticut NLR is the first and only DEP-permitted lamp recycling facility. There are other companies known as “brokers” that will handle universal waste, but do not have the proper permits to recycle mercury bearing lamps themselves.

Press Release Body = Northeast Lamp Recycling, Inc. (NLR) has been a leading provider of universal waste management solutions in Connecticut and throughout the northeast since 1994. The primary focus of NLR is to reduce the mercury-contamination associated with the improper disposal and mismanagement of “spent” fluorescents and other mercury-containing lamps. In the state of Connecticut NLR is the first and only DEP-permitted lamp recycling facility. There are other companies known as “brokers” that will handle universal waste, but do not have the proper permits to recycle mercury bearing lamps themselves. Many times these handlers will supply a simple certificate of recycling that states that the waste “has been or will be” recycled. The problem with this is that many handlers stockpile waste for long periods in their facility only to ship it off site in several months or up to a year to a facility for recycling. What is not often conveyed to the generator is that they are liable for that waste even if a company that they have contracted and paid to remove and recycle the waste is storing it. If a handler does not properly dispose of the waste, it is still the problem and liability of the company that generated it.

Connecticut generators are approached by these “turnkey” companies that state that they will recycle their mercury bearing lamps quickly and efficiently. How can they do this when NLR is the only DEP permitted facility in Connecticut that can recycle
mercury containing lamps onsite? A broker may take months to send the waste out of state to another facility for recycling. During this time, a generator’s liability arising from inherent problems with the warehousing of the waste greatly increases.
There is nothing quick and efficient about this.

The same lamps are recycled by NLR within 24 hours and all generators receive a certificate of recycling that alleviates the generators liability. NLR further helps to stave off the generators liability by providing 24-hour emergency response service, $5 million pollution liability and transportation insurance, and onsite hazardous waste management training. In addition, all NLR drivers and fleet of vehicles are licensed and permitted, not brokered, to transport hazardous waste and provide on-time service. NLR has been audited and approved by schools, universities, hospitals, Fortune 500 companies and state/government facilities, and has further solidified itself as a leader in the universal waste industry by obtaining state contracts and pricing agreements for Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York State. Only NLR has the unique combination of experience, expertise and recycling equipment to protect businesses from liability. Moreover, providing them with an environmentally sound and cost-effective program.

About NLR
As the leading provider of comprehensive universal waste management services, Northeast Lamp Recycling (NLR) serves commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout New England, New York, New Jersey and the United States.
Headquartered in East Windsor, Connecticut, our primary focus is to significantly reduce environmental mercury-contamination associated with the improper disposal and mismanagement of “spent” fluorescent and other mercury-containing lamps. NLR’s goal is to combine sound engineering and management practices while consistently delivering a cost effective and environmentally safe method of disposal. Commitment and dedication to worker safety and environmental compliance ensures their goals are constantly achieved. For more information, visit NLR online at www.NLRlamp.com

Web Site = http://nlrlamp.com

Contact Details = 250 Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088
888-657-5867