Missouri Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
Quick Facts:
- Due to mercury concerns, recycling fluorescent bulbs is highly recommended by the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources and is required for most facilities throughout the state
- Crushing fluorescent bulbs is not allowed in Missouri
- Prepaid bulb recycling by mail is allowed in Missouri
Recycling Options Available in Missouri:
EASYPAK RECYCLING CONTAINERS
Fill up containers with bulbs, ballasts, batteries, or e-waste at your own pace and mail back via prepaid shipping
BULK RECYCLING PICKUPS
For larger amounts of bulbs, ballasts, batteries, or e-waste. Trucks come pick up waste at your location for recycling
Questions about recycling in your state? Contact us for more information.
Detailed Missouri Fluorescent Bulb Recycling Regulations
The stringency chart below provides examples of state regulations compared to the EPA regulations.
We strongly recommend that you discuss stringency with your primary state regulatory contact. This information should not be interpreted as definitive legal guidance. This document was produced in June 2004, and we do not guarantee its accuracy after that date, as state policies may change at any time.
("same" means the state policy is the same as the federal policy)
Confused about terminology (CESQG, UW, TCLP, etc.)? Refer to this glossary for help.
| Jurisdiction | Generator Exemption (CESQG) |
Waste itself Where can waste from CESQG go? |
Can the waste be declared non- hazardous, TCLP? | Other stringency or exemptions? |
| Federal EPA | Generators producing less than 100 kg (220 pounds) of hazardous waste (HW) or 1 kg acute HW in each month, including all HW generated. CESQGs are exempt from federal rules, but not exempt from liability (40 CFR 261.5) | Waste may go to any Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) | Wastes that test less than 0.2mg/l soluble mercury are not considered hazardous under federal rules. | Crushing can only be done by generator (40 CFR 262.34); crushed waste that is not UW- must be managed as RCRA HW. Crushing not allowed within federal UWR, but may be within State UW regulations. No one may crush third-party lamps without treatment authorization [1]. No mobile treatment units. |
| Missouri | No CESQG exemption | same | same | No crushing |
State Regulatory Contacts
| Primary Contact | Title | Agency Address | Phone | |
| David Goggins | Environmental Specialist |
Department of Natural Resources, Division Of Environmental Quality, Outreach and Assistance Office, Pollution Prevention Unit PO Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
(573) 526-6627 | david.goggins@dnr.mo.gov |
| Secondary Contact | Title | Phone | Area of Responsibility | |
| Daniel Cary | Environmental Engineer | (573) 751-3553 | Works with permitting of recycling facilities | |
| Kathy Flippin | Chief of Hazardous Waste Enforcement Unit | (573) 751-2347 | New rules and regulations-UWR contact | |
| Keith Bertels | Environmental Specialist | (573) 751-2032 | Enforcement of hazardous waste laws | |
| Environmental Assistance Office | 1-800-361-4827 | |||
More Resources
| Web Links and Informational Resources | ||
| Fluorescent Lamp Fact Sheet | http://www.dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub24.htm | |
| Missouri Department of Natural Resources Fact Sheets | Click Here | |
