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Fluorescent Tubes
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Fluorescent tube disposal is an increasing problem for many offices. Tubes contain mercury, a highly toxic metal, and cannot be thrown away along with normal rubbish. Paper Round now offers a comprehensive recycling service to suit the needs of any office: Minimum charge £12 with regular collection or £19.50 for a special collection. Medium office: 50 - 200 tubes per quarter The pipe costs £110, which is payable on delivery. Collection is FREE. Shorter tubes 4' or 6' long are available if space is a problem, all cost £110. An empty pipe will automatically be delivered when a full one is collected. Large office: Over 200 tubes per quarter |
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Fluorescent tubes are taken for recycling to a highly sophisticated recycling plant. It uses the latest End Cut Technology, accepted by the lamp industry as the highest level of recycling in this field. The plant cuts off each end of the lamp containing the lead glass component and this is then processed in a separate part of the plant. The remaining soda lime glass contains phosphor powder. The phosphor is then distilled by batch process to remove the mercury content which like all components is reused back in industry. Finally the glass itself, clear of dangerous materials, can be recycled. |

