If you have at least 500 lamps or a pallet of electronics and other universal wastes, our Pallet-Load (Bulk) Recycling Service is your best universal waste solution. Packaging instructions are detailed below by type.
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NOTE: An additional service charge will be invoiced for any sorting, packaging, repackaging or cleanup of improperly packaged ballasts.
All batteries pose potential hazards during storage and transportation. It is imperative that all batteries comply with USDOT packaging requirements. There have been numerous incidents where a fire has occurred resulting from improper packaging of small batteries. Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure that the batteries are properly stored, packaged, transported and recycled.
WARNING: All batteries must be effectively insulated to prevent bare terminals from coming into contact with other material that can create evolution of heat and fire through discharge. Taping the terminals or individually bagging each battery is required by DOT. Both civil penalties/and or criminal charges are possible to anyone who transports these items in violation of the new hazardous materials regulations.
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"Lithium battery, 9,UN3090,PG II" | Label: DOT Class 9 |
"Batteries, wet, filled with acid, electric storage, 8, UN2794, PG III" | Label: DOT Class 8 |
"Batteries, wet, filled with alkali, electric storage, 8,UN2795, PG III" | Label: DOT Class 8 |
Additional: shipping papers must include a 24-hour manned emergency phone number. A product MSDS or Emergency Response Guide #154 for acid/alkali batteries and Guide #138 for lithium batteries must be attached to the shipping papers.
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NOTE: We reserve the right to refuse shipments with batteries that have not been properly packaged, or will invoice customers on a hourly fee schedule to properly package them.
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