Getting Rid Of Old HPS Bulbs?

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Hazeseeker

• Jan 14, 2008

• #1

Hi all,
i've just bought myself a new HPS bulb and a new MH bulb so i'll be getting rid of my old HPS bulb, is it ok to just put them out with the rubbish or do you have to get rid of them another way?, Hazeseeker

 

FreezerBoy

Was blind but now IC Puckbunny in Training

Veteran

• Jan 14, 2008

• #2

I don't think they make good landfill material but, I'm no scientist. Many communities have a special hazardous waste day for things like this, old TVs, lead based paints, etc. Call your local trash service and say you have a ton of batteries or flourescent lamps and see what they say.

 

Harry Gypsna

Dirty hippy Bastard

Veteran

• Jan 14, 2008

• #3

maybe call the manufacturer and ask what they think....

 

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joder156

New member

• Jan 14, 2008

• #4

Most light bulbs are best recycled. There are certain chemicals in lights that are hazardous. I believe some bulbs may contain mercury?

 

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jcdem

New member

• Jan 15, 2008

• #5

many of these bulbs contain hazardous materials and should not just be thrown in the garbage if you care about the environment. some manufacturers, like Sylvania, offer EPA compliant bulbs that do not contain hazardous materials.

 

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SoEx

Member

• Jan 15, 2008

• #6

HPS Bulbs contain Mercury as well as Sodium. (Xenon, too, but that's no big deal). Check with whichever authority you'd recycle an old CRT monitor or TV for advice on how to dispose of them.

 

G

Guest

• Jan 15, 2008

• #7

Or, put them on Craigs List free board - maybe your throw aways are better than what he has.

There are a lot of used bulbs that sell on eBay 1000W hortilux for 10 to 15 dollars.

Most output consisious growers replace lights that are dowm, maybe 10-15%?

The bulb is still good - just not as good as a new one.

 

Harry Gypsna

Dirty hippy Bastard

Veteran

• Jan 15, 2008

• #8

if theye not actually worn out blown dead, then it might be worth hanging on the them, as you never know when you need a spare...even if it is only giving a percentage of its output, it buys you time to buy a new one its better than light cycle interruption.