Fluorescent & High Intensity Discharge Lamp Disposal

Question: What do the green end caps on a fluorescent lamp indicate?
Answer: The green end caps are used to identify lamps of recent manufacture with a reduced amount of Mercury. Lamps that have silver end caps have a higher Mercury content.

Question: Can I dispose of lamps from my laboratory/office?
Answer: It is best to have UA Facilities Management handle spent fluorescent lamps. FM staff have been trained to make the recycling or disposal determination for each type of lamp.