How many lamps do you use?

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There is enough mercury in one fluorescent lamp to contaminate over

7,000

gallons of drinking water if improperly disposed.

How many lamps do you use?

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in this issue...

Small quantity recycling programs

Large quantity recycling programs

How to recycle with WESCO

Why WESCO?

Recycling Made Easy...

Fluorescent lamps, batteries, ballasts, electronics and computer equipment usually contain mercury, lead and other heavy metals, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or other harmful materials, all of which are considered toxic and hazardous to human health and the environment. The federal government and all 50 states have enacted rules and regulations to manage recycling these materials. Failure to comply with these regulations puts you and your company at risk .

Generators of lighting and electronic waste need an easy and convenient manner in which to recycle this waste in compliance with federal, state and local disposal regulations.

With help from the largest environmental services company in the world, WESCO can offer you recycling solutions that are cost-effective and simple.

Best of all, our service approach eliminates the inefficiencies that result from coordinating and tracking multiple service providers.

Working with us ensures your service needs are met − on time and on budget.

Cost-effective

Recycling Solutions from WESCO and

At WESCO, we are committed to providing you with quality electrical and lighting products, unmatched technical expertise, and extra-effort service. As part of that commitment, we are also dedicated to finding ways to help you improve operating efficiency and reduce costs.

Lighting is one area that provides opportunities for energy savings, cost reductions, and better worker productivity.

To keep you up-to-date on the latest products and solutions that add value to your bottom line, we regularly publish Lighting Solutions .

Recycling Solutions.

Cost-effective. Simple.

WESCO has developed a business association with VEOLIA, the leading provider of environmental services in the U.S., to create safe, convenient and cost-effective recycling programs for small or large quantities of lighting and electronic waste. For more information on recycling options call your local WESCO Branch.

Small Quantity Recycling

RECYCLEPAK ® makes recycling small quantities of lamps and ballast easy. One price includes everything you need to recycle; the container, return shipping, processing and documentation. Simply order, fill, seal and ship.

Program Details

Designed for small quantities, or less than one pallet (about 25 boxes)

Wide selection of supplies

Perfect for ongoing facility maintenance

Call your local WESCO Branch for more information on RECYCLEPAK ®

Ordering Information:

Part No.

787763-00044

787763-00046

787763-00048

787763-00052

787763-00054

Description

RecyclePak 4’ Small Box

RecyclePak 4’ Large Box

RecyclyPak 8’ Box

RecyclePak 3.5 Gallon Battery Pail

RecyclePak 5 Gallon Ballast Pail

Capacity

(30) T12 or (50) T8 Lamps

(68) T12 or (146) T8 Lamps

(15) T12 or (30) T8 Lamps

50 lbs.

30 lbs.

Large Quantity Recycling

For larger quantities of lamps and ballast, we can tailor a recycling solution to fit your needs, including pick-ups of large quantities, prepaid recycling programs or a combination of both.

Program Details

Designed for larger quantities that result from re-lamp and retrofit projects, large quantity generators, and companies with multiple facilities across the country.

The large quantity program is priced on a per unit basis plus transportation and packaging, or discounted RECYCLEPAK ® containers.

Customized packaging solutions available.

To learn more about the services featured in this issue or to place an order, contact your local WESCO Branch (Visit www.wesco.com to find the Branch nearest you).

How to Recycle with WESCO

Step#1 Needs Assessment

Your local WESCO sales representative will recommend your service level based upon lamp types and quantities generated.

Step#2 Select Solution

Call your local WESCO branch to select your recycling solution.

Step#3 Prepare Shipment

As you generate lighting waste, place the items in their designated containers. When full, seal containers and affix labels.

Step#4 Call for Pickup

When you are ready for shipment, call for a pickup based upon the service level chosen.

Why WESCO?

Our broad product offering, expert sales professionals, and wide array of services make us your “Leaders in Lighting” and your single-source solution provider. We will take our understanding of your needs and match them with the unique characteristics of your facilities, and provide solutions that will deliver results year after year.

National Strength

Over $50M of inventory in six fully-automated North American

Distribution Centers

Leading National Account capabilities for customers with multiple locations

Strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing every day

Local Service

Over 400 full-service Branches in North

America

Local Lighting Experts for on-site consultations

Local inventory for your immediate needs

Local delivery and returns on our trucks

Step#5 Waste is Recycled

Veolia recycles your waste using state-of-the-art technology at one of its licensed processing facilities.

Step#6 Documented Compliance

You will receive a Certificate of

Recycling confirming your waste was recycled properly.

Turning waste into a resource − reduce your exposure

By recycling lighting and electronic waste, we help you minimize long-term liability by reusing waste as raw materials in the manufacture of new products.

raw materials in the manufacturing

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