Among home appliances, there are those that must be disposed of according to special rules. These include mercury-containing lamps. The procedure should be performed correctly - this is a guarantee of security. If the integrity of the device has been violated, the lamps are disposed of immediately or temporarily left in a special room. Subsequently, they are transported and processed. You need to know where the device is rented. It is important for legal entities to draw up a document. The contract indicates the list of services provided, as well as their cost.
Why is recycling needed?
Mercury is a very dangerous substance. Therefore, the disposal of mercury-containing lamps is considered mandatory. The amount of this substance may be different. It all depends on the type of light bulb. Now such devices are used due to low power consumption. If the house has about 5 lamps, then the danger posed by the evaporation of the substance is very high. Before buying, you need to ask where the light source is rented when damaged or at the end of its life.
It is dangerous to store used or damaged appliances due to negative human exposure. The consequences include various factors, including headaches, fatigue, and death. Do not dispose of the device with ordinary waste, as mercury enters the soil, and then into the water.
Responsibility for improper storage
If the disposal of mercury or its temporary storage is not carried out correctly, then an administrative penalty is charged for this. Its size is set based on CoAp:
- For legal entities - 100-250 thousand rubles.
- For individual entrepreneurs - 30-50 thousand.
- For officials - 10-30 thousand rubles.
Another punishment can also be used - a ban on the work of the organization for 90 days. With further violations of the rules for the disposal of hazardous substances, criminal liability is provided.
Principles of collection and accumulation
The rules for actions in case of damage to the bulb housing are registered in SanPin. Using these standards, specialized companies must properly collect mercury-containing lamps. The responsible person supervises this work. For collection, a room is used where an outsider cannot enter. Do not eat near such waste. It is important to comply with lighting standards. A quality ventilation system is necessarily equipped in the room.
Storage and disposal of mercury-containing lamps is carried out in special containers. The room should have in stock water (10 l) and potassium manganese for hazardous situations. The containers are made of cardboard, plywood, particleboard and paper. Often used plastic bags. It is advisable to hold no more than 30 lamps in 1 container. Tanks should be labeled, indicating the amount and type of waste.
How is the substance stored?
Disposal of mercury-containing lamps is carried out after collection. Specialized agencies carry out this work. Containers must be sealed. Each type of lamp is placed in a separate waste group. Devices are distributed by size and shape. Free movement of devices in the tank is prohibited. The rules of SanPin stipulate that a journal should be used for entries. It records information on the movement of waste. The document has a responsible person.
Where is recycling done?
Before you hand over the lamps, you need to find out about the cost of services. Disposal of mercury is carried out by specialized companies, which must have a license for their activities. The price of services is usually stable - 15-20 rubles / unit. Be sure to consider what types of lamps are accepted.
If you select an organization, you must calculate the number of units. This directly affects the cost. You will also need to use transport services, which are also paid. Disposal of mercury-containing lamps in each company has a different cost. It is affected by the amount of waste and the type of services provided.
How to remove a broken lamp?
If the lamp crashes, then you need to act quickly and accurately. Firstly, do not panic. This can happen to everyone, most importantly, timely eliminate a dangerous source. Secondly, it is necessary to provide ventilation of the room, turn off appliances, it is advisable to leave the room. To protect yourself from fumes, use a respirator or gauze bandage. Rubber gloves are also worn.
It is necessary to collect the remains of the lamp, which should be placed in a high-quality bag, and then tie it. You can use a jar with a lid. It is necessary to carefully collect small particles, and then spend on the surface with a rag and water with bleach. When the disposal of the mercury-containing lamps is completed, it is necessary to call the sanitary service. She will check the level of concentration of harmful fumes, and also eliminate them. After professional treatment, the room will be safe.