What types of lamps, ballasts and fixtures will be captured after July 1, 2012?

The LightRecycle program will expand to capture all lamps, ballasts and fixtures sold into the residential, commercial and industrial sectors by July 1, 2012, as per the requirements of the BC Recycling Regulation.

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Lamps:
The program will capture all lamp technologies and sizes sold into the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, including:

  • Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • High Intensity Discharge (HID) and other mercury containing lamps – Includes mercury vapour, metal halide, high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, UV and germicidal lamps
  • Halogen lamps
  • Incandescent lamps
  • Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Ballasts:
The program will cover ballasts sold integrated into fixtures as well as ballasts sold/disposed of separately, including older ballasts containing PCBs.

Fixtures:
For the purposes of this program, light fixtures are defined as electrical devices with the primary purpose of housing an electrical lamp to illuminate space. The program will include the following common categories of fixtures, regardless of whether they are marketed for residential, industrial or commercial purposes. Prominent examples and subcategories are included for each category.

  • Linear Fixtures – troffers, surface/suspended mount, strip lights
  • Commercial/Industrial Indoor Non-Linear Fixtures – ceiling mount, track lighting, wall mount, stage lighting
  • Decorative and Light Commercial Fixtures – pendant, wall mount, flush, semi-flush, track, canopy, recessed/pot, under-cabinet
  • Chandeliers and Ceiling Fans – chandeliers and ceiling fans that contain lights
  • Portable Fixtures – desk lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, work lights
  • Small Outdoor Fixtures – bollards, wall mount, path and walkway lighting, security lighting
  • Large Outdoor Fixtures – highway and street lighting, post lighting, highmast lighting
  • Large Flood/Sports Field Lights
  • Hand-Held Lights – flashlights, snake lights, night lights, book lights
  • Emergency Lighting

View the eco-fee rates and complete product list here.