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Is it illegal to dump HID lamps in the garbage can?

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« on: December 13, 2008, 09:18:45 AM »
Is it illegal to dump HID lamps in the garbage can?
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2008, 09:45:22 AM »
you should check the manufacturer of your HID Lamp if they take it back for proper disposal.
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 07:59:42 AM »
In some countries it is illegal but you should never throw HID lamps on the trash cans because it needs to be recycled.
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2009, 09:17:17 PM »
mercury is a toxic and heavy metal. you should properly dispose it.
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