PHOENIX, Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The beginning of a
new year is a smart time for businesses to replace batteries in
fire alarms and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as
replacing fluorescent light bulbs and lighting ballasts. Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) offers two simple solutions for
businesses to discard items that contain mercury, lead or other
hazardous materials that should not be thrown away with regular
waste.
"We understand that businesses are operating at a faster pace
than ever before," said Sue Klug,
executive vice president & chief marketing officer. "Keeping up
with compliance requirements for universal waste items can be time
consuming and burdensome. We are pleased to offer business
customers an easier way, so they can stay focused on making this
year their most successful yet."
Universal waste items like batteries, light bulbs and lighting
ballasts can contain chemicals or potentially harmful materials
like lead or mercury. When disposed of improperly, these items can
present environmental and human health risks. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates universal waste
items as hazardous waste, and certain state and local governments
have additional compliance requirements for the disposal of
universal waste items. Because of these regulations and
environmental threats, universal waste needs to be managed with
care in accordance with government regulations.
Republic Services offers businesses two simple solutions for the
responsible management of universal waste items, as well as
compliance with regulatory requirements:
Mail Back Kits: designed for businesses with smaller quantities
of universal waste items. How it works:
- Receive prepaid, pre-addressed mail-back kits,
government-certified tri-layer packaging to ensure safe
shipping;
- Pack your universal waste items in the provided mail-back
kits;
- Ship back all packed universal waste material; and
- Receive a Certificate of Recycling to validate regulatory
compliance.
Pack-Up & Pick-Up: customized for businesses with larger
quantities of universal waste items. How it works:
- Receive a proposal for approval based on your universal waste
generation;
- Schedule a pickup date and time that's convenient for you;
- Prepare and package your universal waste prior to pick up;
- Load your packaged materials onto our trucks;
- Your packaged universal waste is transferred to the nearest
facility for proper recycling; and
- Receive a Certificate of Recycling to validate regulatory
compliance.
Whenever possible, universal waste items can be repurposed into
new materials. According to the EPA, newly manufactured batteries
are made from as much as 80 percent recycled materials. In
addition, according to Fresh Energy, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit environmental
policy organization, more than 95 percent of an LED light bulb can
be recycled.
Learn more about how Republic Services can help your businesses
manage its universal waste needs at:
https://www.republicservices.com/businesses/universal-waste.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling
and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's
collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations and
landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make proper
waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll
handle it from here.TM, the brand's promise, lets
customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior
experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
PlanetTM for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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