Disposing projector lamp

[Asha'man X]

Hi everyone

I have a question. Does anyone know of a company in Cape Town that recycles/disposes used data projector lamps in a enviromentally friendly fashion?

We contacted the company we get the bulbs from for our school projectors, and it turns out they were simply wrapping the lamp and box in newspaper and throwing it in the bin. Since the lamp is under pressure and contains mercury, this isn't something we want to do.

Thanks

 

[DOOMIE61]

So the best thing to do is wrap it up and pop the bulb, that way mercury evapourites instantly and then you left with glass then it's safe to throw away

 

[PostmanPot]

Hmmm, not sure of a company, but I know the dump on Rosmead Avenue deals with these types of waste.