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LAMPS The phosphor powder found inside fluorescent lamps contains mercury,
a neurotoxin. MIT recycled more than 280,000 feet of fluorescent
lamps in 2001. This ensures that the mercury is kept out of the
environment and made available for future lamp production.
How to Recycle
If you have any excess fluorescent lamps contact your Repair
and Maintenance Zone in the Department of Facilities for proper pickup
and recycling of your lamps.
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COMPUTER MONITORS, TVs AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
CRTs are the main component in a television or computer monitor's
display unit and may contain up to several pounds of lead, a toxic
substance. Electronic equipment also contains a large amount of
metals and plastics that are recyclable. (picture)
How to Recycle:
If the equipment is no longer reusable (see reuse section of this Web Site)
you must recycle your CRTs. To make arrangements for recycling your excess
electronic equipment and CRTs contact recycling@mit.edu
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BATTERIES
ALKALINE BATTERIES should be disposed of as solid waste and may
be placed in the regular trash.
THE FOLLOWING RECHARGABLE BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED
- Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd),
- Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH),
- Lithium ion (Li-ion),
- Small lead acid ( < 2 lbs.)
How to Recycle:
- To recycle RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES just drop them
off at the supply room window in E19 - 111 between 7am-3pm.
- ALL
NON-ALKALINE Batteries can be dropped off at the front desk
of N52-496.
- You can internal mail all reasonably sized NON-ALKALINE
batteries to Kevin Healy at NW62-240.
- You can also make arrangements
with the Environmental Management Programs (EMP) office to
have your batteries stored and picked up in a location closer
to your department, lab, or center just call x2-3477 for more
information.
- If your department, lab, or center accumulates a
large quantity of rechargeable batteries for recycling, contact
EMP for information on how to create your own accumulation area
for rechargeable batteries.
"BUTTON" BATTERIES, LARGE LEAD ACID, AND UNKNOWN
BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
How to Recycle or Dispose:
To recycle non-alkaline batteries that are not specified under the list of
rechargeable batteries above, please call x2-3477 for information on how
to recycle and store these types of batteries.
Purchasing rechargeable batteries reduces waste and pollution.
A Battery Recycling and Rechargeable Battery Purchasing informational
poster is available by clicking
here .
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