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Universal Waste Recycling

Clean Earth offers an integrated approach for generators producing universal waste containing mercury, lead, cadmium, and other hazardous materials. We ensure safe, efficient disposal and recycling of lamps, batteries, and ballasts — helping your business stay compliant and environmentally responsible.

Universal Waste Recycling & Disposal Solutions

Our dry-process recycling system crushes and separates all geometric shapes of fluorescent lamps into their components: end caps, sleeves, glass, aluminum, and mercury containing phosphor powder and elemental mercury.

Neons
Circular
Ultraviolet
Germicidal
Metal-Halide
Mercury Vapor
Shatter-Shield
Halogen Quartz
Incandescent Bulbs
High and Low-Pressure Sodium
Compact Fluorescent & HID Lamps
Traditional, U-Shaped, Coated, Straight Fluorescents

We are an industry leader in researching and developing technologies to recycle these difficult waste streams. Our hydrometallurgical and pyro-metallurgical processes provide an innovative solution to this challenge. Our process not only removes and recovers Mercury but it also enables the clean end products to be further recycled or reused.

Soils
Carbon
Phosphor Powder
Mercury Solutions
Debris and Devices
Silver / Gold Solutions
Mercury Salts & Compounds
Most All Mercury Apparatus

Our battery kits provide a simple and convenient recycling solution for a multitude of battery types.

ATON
Alkaline
Mercury
Lead Acid
Carbon Zinc
Silver Oxide
Nickel Iron
Magnesium
Nickel Cadmium
Lithium Ion - Poly
Lithium Metal-Alloy
Nickel Metal Hydride

Ballast recycling is another assurance of our high standards of environmental protection. Metal components from the ballast such as copper and steel are collected for recovery and reuse. The PCB containing capacitors and any PCB contaminated asphalt potting material are thoroughly destroyed at a permitted facility.

Non-PCB Ballasts
PCB Containing Ballasts
TDEHP Lighting Ballasts

Waste Services That Deliver

Our highly experienced team provides total peace of mind when it comes to your unique universal waste disposal needs.

From EPA compliance to sustainable disposal options, we deliver universal waste management services that align with your operational and regulatory requirements.

REST ASSURED, YOU’LL WORK WITH THE BEST

Millions of pounds of universal waste recycled every year
All types of universal waste accepted and we provide the solution
One of the largest networks of TSDFs in the United States
Highly-experienced team well-versed in regulatory and compliance standards
Turnkey solution from proper classification, labeling, to pick up and compliant disposal

Our programs meet EPA and state requirements for labeling, storage, and transport. You maintain inspection-ready compliance with minimal administrative effort.

Standardized containers, organized pickups, and streamlined recycling channels simplify universal waste management. Your team spends less time sorting, staging, and tracking materials.

We safely manage lamps, ballasts, batteries, mercury devices, and other universal waste to prevent breakage and contamination. Proper handling protects your employees and facility.

Recovered metals, glass, and components are recycled back into the manufacturing cycle. This reduces environmental impact and supports your circular-economy goals.

Our specialists provide guidance, documentation, and compliant recycling processes. You gain a trusted partner focused on safe, responsible material recovery.

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With Clean Earth, You'll Have the Best Working for You.

With over 40 years of experience and unmatched service and reliability, Clean Earth is the right choice for all of your universal waste needs.

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Universal Waste Recycling