Episode: Nine
Air Date: 25th of October 2008
Presenter: Nigel Ruck
Story Title: Fluro Tube Recycling

Fluorescent tubes are one of the most energy efficient lamps used in Australia. Nigel journeys to Parliament House in Canberra where over 28,000 tubes are used. With energy consumption and the Fluorescent tube recycling program, the environment will be very thankful.

Featured Recycling Program

SITA Environmental Solutions

Fluorescent Tubes Collection and Recycling

• SITA has introduced this collection and recycling services because disposal of fluorescent tubes, via landfill or incineration, is no longer acceptable.
• The mercury contained in one fluoro tube can pollute 30,000 litres of water!
• SITA can provide your business with a safe and efficient way of disposing your used fluoro tubes.
• Mercury is distilled from the separated powders and then reused in the manufacture of dental amalgams.
• Aluminum from the tube ends is separated and recycled into cast products such as ingots used in foundry applications.
• Phosphor powder is used in the manufacture of fertiliser products for the agriculture industry.
• Glass is separated and recycled into glass wool used for home insulation.
• The end result is that hazardous, discarded products are transformed into clean, environmentally sound by-products.
• Starter pack available with cardboard box designed to hold 100 tubes.
• Suited to all commercial and industrial companies, high volume users may request additional boxes.

Contact
SITA Head Office and National Administration Centre:
Level 3
3 - 5 Rider Boulevard
RHODES   NSW
Phone: 61 2 8754 0000
Fax:     61 2 8754 0199
Customer Service Hotline: 13 13 35