Hazardous material can be destructive to the environment and potentially harmful to human health. These materials may be in the form of liquids, solids, contained gases or sludge. They can be the by-products of the manufacturing process or discarded commercial products such as cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries or light bulbs.

Proper disposal should be taken seriously. Hazardous material should never be thrown out or poured down the drain. In both cases, they end up in landfills or various water sources. The toxic materials can then damage the environment and affect the health of people, plants and animals nearby.

The environmental impact alone is reason enough to do your part in preventing these materials from entering the landfill. But in addition to being the right thing to do, properly disposing of hazardous materials is the law in many areas. Failure to dispose of these materials could result in fines and penalties.

The most common method of disposal is recycling. We provide specialized recycling kits that help you dispose of hazardous materials such as mercury filled light bulbs and batteries, as well as, computer and electronic parts. The kits are pre-addressed, and postage is pre-paid.

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1. Order - Order WM LampTracker Mercury VaporLok containers online or call 1-800-431-3000.
2. Pack - Illustrated assembly and use instructions are included on the box.
3. Ship - Your prepaid return-shipping label is already attached. Place your Mercury VaporLok container wherever UPS or FedEx packages are normally picked up.
4. Track - A bar code with your identification is attached to each container ordered to allow complete tracking and documentation at www.lamptracker.com
5. Certification - Your recycling certificate of compliance will be sent to you via email as soon as your container is received.

1. Open a window and leave the room (restrict access) for at least 15 minutes.
2. Remove all materials you can without using a vacuum cleaner.
   • Wear disposable rubber gloves, if available (do not use your bare hands). Carefully scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard. Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe. Sticky tape (such as duct tape) can be used to pick up small pieces and powder.
3. Place all cleanup materials in a recycling container and seal it.
   • Wash your hands after disposing of the bag.
4. The first time you vacuum the area where the bulb was broken, remove the vacuum bag once done cleaning the area (or empty and wipe the canister) and put the bag and/or vacuum debris, as well as the cleaning materials, in two sealed plastic bags in the outdoor trash or protected outdoor location for normal disposal.