A GUIDEBOOK ON THE MANAGEMENT OF MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMP WASTES

PREFACE
This guidebook is intended to assist mercury-containing lamp waste generators (households, businesses, and
institutions) in managing lamp wastes. It describes lamp wastes, identifies lamp waste generators, provides the
laws that govern lamp wastes, and presents emergency response measures in the event of a broken lamp.

This guidebook will help determine:

What are lamp wastes?

Who are lamp waste generators?
What are the laws that govern lamp wastes?
How to manage lamp wastes?
What emergency response measures to take in the event of a broken lamp?

The development of this guidebook was made possible through the initiative of the Philippine Efficient
Lighting Market Transformation Project of the Department of Energy, in partnership with the Environmental
Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (EMB-DENR). Assistance was
provided by the United Nations Development Programme-Global Environment Facility in undertaking the
Policy Study on Lamp Waste Management.

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ACRONYMS
CCO Chemical Control Order

DAO DENR Administrative Order

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

EEL Energy Efficient Lighting

EMB Environmental Management Bureau

HID High Intensity Discharge

IRR Implementing Rules and Regulations

kg kilogram

m3 cubic meter

mg milligram

LGU Local Government Unit

RA Republic Act

TFL Tubular Fluorescent Lamp

TSD Treatment, Storage, and Disposal

UV Ultraviolet

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CONTENTS

Preface ......................................................................................... i
Acronyms ........................................................................................ ii
1.0 Introduction .............................................................................. 1
1.1 Mercury in Lamps.......................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Why Should I Be Concerned with Mercury in Lamps?............................................................................2
1.2.1 Health Impacts .................................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Environmental Impacts ...................................................................................................................4
2.0 What are Lamp Wastes and Who are Lamp Waste Generators? ............... 5
2.1 Households..................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Businesses....................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Institutions ..................................................................................................................................................5
3.0 What are the Laws that Govern Lamp Wastes? ................................... 6
3.1 RA 6969.......................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 RA 9003.......................................................................................................................................................6
4.0 How to Manage Lamp Wastes?........................................................ 8
4.1 Packaging and Labeling of Lamp Wastes for Disposal..............................................................................8
4.2 Storing of Lamp Wastes..............................................................................................................................9
4.3 Record Keeping of Lamp Wastes ...............................................................................................................9
4.4 Treatment/Disposal of Lamp Wastes .........................................................................................................9
4.5 Recycling of Lamp Wastes .......................................................................................................................10
5.0 What Emergency Response Measures to Take in the Event of a Broken
Lamp?.................................................................................... 11
References ...................................................................................... 12
Glossary ...................................................................................... 14

List of Table
TABLE 1. TYPICAL MERCURY CONTENT OF VARIOUS MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS .................................................2

List of Figures
FIGURE 1. COMPOSITION OF TYPICAL FLUORESCENT LAMP ............................................................................................1
FIGURE 2. MERCURY IN THE FOOD CHAIN ......................................................................................................................4
FIGURE 3. LAMP WASTES LABEL AND PLACARD .............................................................................................................8
FIGURE 4. FLUORESCENT LAMP CRUSHER .....................................................................................................................10

List of Annexes
ANNEX 1. LIST OF EMB-ACCREDITED LAMP WASTE TRANSPORTERS (AS OF APRIL 2007)..........................................15
ANNEX 2. LIST OF EMB-ACCREDITED LAMP WASTE TSD FACILITIES (AS OF APRIL 2007) .........................................17

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

A four-foot fluorescent lamp has an average rated life of at least 20,000 hours. To achieve this long life, lamps
must contain a specific quantity of mercury. The two most common types of mercury-containing lamps are
fluorescent lamps and high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. These lamps use about one-fourth of the
electricity consumed by incandescent lamps. In addition, mercury-containing lamps last about 10 times longer.

Unfortunately, mercury poses health and environmental impacts. When mercury-containing lamps are broken,
compacted, crushed, or disposed off improperly, mercury is released into the air, water, and land, posing
significant threat to people and the environment. This is the main reason why mercury-containing lamp wastes
are regulated.

This guidebook provides information on the management, treatment, and disposal of mercury-containing lamp
wastes. It describes lamp wastes, identifies lamp waste generators, provides the laws that govern lamp wastes,
and presents emergency response measures in the event of a broken lamp.

1.1 MERCURY IN LAMPS

A typical fluorescent lamp (Figure 1) is composed of a phosphor-coated glass tube with electrodes located at
both ends. The tube contains mercury, of which only a very small amount is in vapor form. When voltage is
applied, the electrodes energize the mercury vapor, causing it to emit ultraviolet (UV) energy. The phosphor
coating absorbs the UV energy, causing the phosphor to fluoresce and emit visible light. Without the mercury
vapor to produce UV energy, there would be no light.

Figure 1. Composition of Typical Fluorescent Lamp

Source: [Link]

The amount of mercury required in lamps is very small, typically measured in milligrams (mg) and varies by
lamp type, manufacture date, manufacturing plant, and manufacturer. Studies have shown that each four-foot
T-12 fluorescent lamp contains 7 to 40 mg of mercury.

Over the past two decades, mercury content in lamps has steadily decreased. The average four-foot lamp today
contains over 75 percent less mercury than the same lamp would have contained in 1985. In 1989, the average
mercury content in a fluorescent lamp manufactured in the United States was 48.2 mg, which decreased to 11.6
mg in 1999 for a typical four-foot lamp. In 1995, Philips Lighting introduced a low-mercury fluorescent lamp
containing only 4.4 mg of mercury. Table 1 shows the typical mercury content of various mercury-containing
lamps.

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Table 1. Typical Mercury Content of Various Mercury-Containing Lamps

Lamp Type Mercury Content (mg)

Compact Fluorescent Lamps 1 to 25
Fluorescent U-tubes 3 to 12
Fluomeric Lamps ~2
Linear Fluorescent Lamps
Mercury reduced 3 to 12
Non-mercury reduced 10 to 50
Mercury Vapor Lamps
75-watt 25
1500-watt 225
Metal Halide Lamps
75-watt 25
1500-watt 225
Sodium Vapor Lamps
35-watt 20
1000-watt 145
Source: Environment Canada’s Mercury and the Environment Program

1.2 WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED WITH MERCURY IN LAMPS?

Mercury has played an essential part in the development of modern, energy-efficient lightings for decades.
Ironically, inherent to its characteristics is its high toxicity. Mercury has long been found to cause a variety of
documented, significant adverse impacts on human health and the environment throughout the world. The
succeeding sections present the health and environmental impacts of mercury.

1.2.1 Health Impacts

Mercury and its compounds are highly toxic especially to the developing nervous system, which is very
sensitive to all forms of mercury. Exposure to high levels of mercury can cause permanent brain damage,
central nervous system disorders, memory loss, heart disease, kidney failure, liver damage, vision loss, sensation
loss, and tremors. Mercury is also a suspected endocrine disruptor, which means it damages the reproductive
and hormonal development and growth of fetuses and infants. Even low-level exposure to mercury has caused
serious health effects that include neurological damage, reproductive system damage, behavioral problems, and
learning disabilities.

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Children with Congenital Minamata Disease due to intrauterine methylmercury poisoning

(Harada 1986)
Source: [Link]

One fluorescent lighting tube contains

enough mercury to contaminate
30,000 liters of water to an unsafe
drinking level.

Human exposure to mercury can be through inhalation, absorption, ingestion, and skin/eye contact. The
Occupational Health and Safety Administration sets the Permissible Exposure Limit of mercury at 0.1 mg/m3.
This value indicates that mercury exposure should not exceed this value during any part of the workday. In
addition, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has set the Immediately Dangerous to Life or
Health limits for mercury compounds and organo mercury compounds at 2 mg/m3 and 10 mg/m3, respectively.
These values indicate the lowest mercury exposure causing death or irreversible health effects.

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1.2.2 Environmental Impacts

Aside from being a potent neurotoxin, mercury bioaccumulates (higher concentrations in tissues of aquatic
plants and animals than in water), biomagnifies (higher concentrations at increasingly higher levels in the food
chain), and persists in the environment. Once in the atmosphere, mercury is widely disseminated and can
circulate for years, accounting for its widespread distribution. Natural sources of atmospheric mercury include
volcanoes, geologic deposits of mercury, and volatilization from the ocean. Alkali and metal processing, coal
incineration, medical and other wastes, and gold and mercury mining also contribute greatly to mercury
concentrations in the environment.

Figure 2 shows how mercury enters the food chain.

Figure 2. Mercury in the Food Chain

Source: [Link]

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2.0 WHAT ARE LAMP WASTES AND WHO ARE LAMP WASTE GENERATORS?

For the purpose of this guidebook, lamp wastes are any type of mercury-containing lamp that is already busted
or spent. They are generated by various sectors, most especially the households, businesses, and institutions.
The succeeding sections discuss these three sectors of lamp waste generators.

2.1 HOUSEHOLDS

According to the 2000 census, the total household population of the country is 15,278,808. Solid wastes from
this sector contribute significantly to the overall wastes disposed to the environment.

A 2006 survey showed that the inventory of mercury-containing lamp wastes, in the form of tubular
fluorescent lamps (TFLs), coming from the household sector amounts to 6.7 million pieces annually. This is
equivalent to 133 kilograms (kg) mercury at an average of 20 mg mercury per TFL. In addition, the survey
revealed that the largest generators of lamp wastes in the household sector are the middle class, accounting for
almost 32 percent of the total wastes generated. This may be attributed to the fact that most household
respondents (78%) have shifted to energy efficient lighting (EEL) systems, since they are aware of the cost
benefits from shifting to EELs. The average number of lamps used per household was increasing proportionally
to the income bracket. The lowest income bracket had the range of 3 to 14 lamps while the highest income
bracket had the range of 24 to 75 lamps.

2.2 BUSINESSES

Based on data from the National Statistics Office, the number of business establishments in the country is about
742,946 in 2000. The business establishments comprised primarily of the commercial and industrial sectors.
The combined electricity consumption of the two sectors is around 22.7 billion kilowatt-hours. Although a
huge part of the energy consumption is for machineries in process operations (manufacturing) or heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning systems (buildings and hotels and restaurants), they also use a lot of lighting
for their business operations. Thus, it is expected that they generate huge amount of mercury-containing lamp
wastes.

Based on the same survey, the total lamp wastes (assuming all are TFLs) generated by business establishments
reached 11 million pieces annually, equivalent to 221 kg mercury. Most mercury-containing lamp wastes are
generated by the large and micro size establishments. Though relatively few in number, the large
establishments use numerous lights in their operations; whereas the micro size establishments use only a few
lighting fixtures, but the number of establishments is huge. In terms of business operations, the manufacturing
sector generates almost 38 percent of the wastes. This is followed by the wholesale and retail establishments at
28 percent.

2.3 INSTITUTIONS

Institutional lamp wastes are those generated by government offices, public hospitals, and public schools. Based
on the same survey, the total lamp wastes (assuming all are TFLs) from institutions amount to 7.2 million pieces
annually, equivalent to 145 kg mercury. The survey showed that public schools are the major sources (88%) of
mercury-containing lamp wastes among government-owned buildings. Hospitals contribute 9 percent and the
remaining 3 percent is due to building offices. This could be attributed to the fact that the country has many
public schools and most of these are using tubular lamps.

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3.0 WHAT ARE THE LAWS THAT GOVERN LAMP WASTES?

There are two major laws that directly or indirectly govern lamp waste management in the Philippines. These
are Republic Act (RA) 6969, otherwise known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes
Control Act of 1990, and RA 9003 or more popularly known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of
2000. These two laws are discussed briefly in the succeeding sections.

3.1 RA 6969

RA 6969 was passed into law in 1990, with the goal of ensuring full protection of the people’s health and the
environment from unreasonable risks posed by industrial chemicals and chemical substances. The law provides
the legal framework for the country’s program to control and manage the importation, manufacture, processing,
distribution, use, transport, treatment, and disposal of toxic substances and hazardous and nuclear wastes.

Through RA 6969, detailed mechanisms for its implementation were further issued in the form of DENR
Administrative Orders (DAOs). With mercury as the hazardous component of lamps, the DAOs that are
directly related to the handling of mercury-containing lamp wastes are:

DAO 92-29: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for RA 6969

DAO 04-36: Amending DAO 92-29
DAO 97-38: Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Mercury and Mercury Compounds

DAO 97-38 was issued in December 23, 1997. The CCO established that the use of mercury and its compounds
in electrical apparatus is allowed. The wastes resulting from its use require proper management and disposal
approval from the DENR. Under the CCO, any mercury waste generator should comply with the following
requirements:

Register with the DENR-EMB as hazardous waste generator

Submit Mercury Management Plan
Submit Quarterly Reports
Comply with the manifest system in the handling and disposal of mercury wastes

In terms of handling, the CCO requires that mercury wastes should be stored in containers that are corrosion-
resistant and strong enough to withstand breakage. The storage system should also comply with appropriate
labeling and packaging requirements, considering the ill-effects of mercury vapor.

Moreover, the CCO has provided appropriate information for users, transporters, workers, local government
units (LGUs), and communities of facilities dealing with mercury and its wastes.

3.2 RA 9003

RA 9003 outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders on solid waste management. The
law contains relevant provisions on waste segregation at source and recycling. Under the IRR of RA 9003, lamp
wastes are not explicitly mentioned, but may be defined under the category of special wastes.

Special wastes include household wastes such as paints, thinners, household batteries, lead-acid batteries, spray
canisters, and consumer electronic goods like radios, stereos, and television sets.

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RA 9003 requires the following:

Segregation of compostable, recyclable, and special wastes

Disposal of toxic materials present in the waste stream to appropriate hazardous treatment and disposal
plants, consistent with RA 6969
Disposal of household hazardous wastes in a separate containment area in a sanitary landfill

The LGUs are authorized to collect solid waste management fees, computed based on the type and
amount/volume of wastes, distance of transfer station to the waste management facility, capacity or type of
LGU, cost of construction, cost of management, and type of technology.

The law also provides incentives, both fiscal and non-fiscal, for the purpose of encouraging LGUs, enterprises,
or private entities to develop, undertake, or actively participate in any program geared towards effective solid
waste management.

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4.0 HOW TO MANAGE LAMP WASTES?

Proper handling and storage are good management practices. Described below are some practices in proper
lamp waste management.

4.1 PACKAGING AND LABELING OF LAMP WASTES FOR DISPOSAL

The following are some guides in proper lamp waste storage:

A safe storage area should be designated to ensure that the lamps are not accidentally broken or
crushed before they are sent to a treatment or disposal facility.
When a used lamp is removed and replaced with a new lamp, the used lamp should be packaged in the
cardboard box that contained the new lamp. The box must be clearly labeled and accompanied by a
placard (Figure 3), with the date when the used lamp was stored in the box.

Figure 3. Lamp Wastes Label and Placard

HAZARDOUS WASTES
Waste HW Class
Information HW Description
HW Number
Characteristics
Form
Volume
Packaging Date
Shipping Date
Waste Transport Record
Number
Container Capacity
Information Material
Generator ID Number
Information Name
Address
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Name of HWMS

If lamp wastes are placed into an accumulation container, only the container needs to be labeled as containing
lamp wastes, not the individual lamps inside it. If an individual lamp is not in good condition and is showing
signs of breakage, leakage, or damage; it must be individually over-packed in a closed packing container that is
properly labeled and capable of preventing mercury leakage or release to the environment under reasonable
foreseeable conditions. If the accumulation container is not in good condition, it must be over-packed, or the
wastes must be removed and put into a container that is in good condition.

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4.2 STORING OF LAMP WASTES

On-site lamp wastes storage is allowed, as long as each lamp remains intact and that the following guidelines
are observed:
Store in a manner that will prevent breakage of
or damage to lamps
Use signs and notices that show employees where
and how to store lamps
Label the lamp storage area or each container as
“lamp wastes” or “used lamps” or “busted lamps”
Clearly mark each container with the date when the first used lamp
was stored in the box
If on-site storage is not possible, present the lamp waste to a
collector or a hazardous waste treatment or disposal facility

Lamp waste generators should never burn or dispose off lamp wastes onsite or at their premises. These types of
treatment or disposal practices are prohibited.

4.3 RECORD KEEPING OF LAMP WASTES

At any time lamp wastes are stored or shipped off-site, records (particularly the Hazardous Waste Manifest)
need to be kept on-site. Handlers should keep track of the following:

Number of lamps removed from service during each calendar year

Storage location of the lamps
Manifest

4.4 TREATMENT/DISPOSAL OF LAMP WASTES

Lamp wastes from various sources may be disposed through any of the following options:

Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facility. The EMB has a list of accredited TSD facilities that
manage mercury-containing lamp wastes (Annex B). Coordinate with the EMB to obtain an updated
list of accredited TSD facilities or visit their website at [Link] It is strongly
encouraged to check whether the TSD facility is capable of managing lamp wastes. The following are
key factors in choosing TSD facility:
Responsive service
Technical capability
Experience and references
Treatment verification provided in writing
Environmental compliance history
Up-to-date permits (facilities and transportation)

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Figure 4. Fluorescent Lamp Crusher

Lamp Crushing. Considered as a form of preliminary treatment
for lamp wastes, primarily for volume reduction (Figure 4). The
crushed lamps are considered hazardous wastes and must be
handled and disposed off in accordance with the requirements of
RA 6969. Moreover, lamps may not be crushed without approval
from the EMB. If you wish to crush your lamps, you will need to
manage the lamps and comply with the requirements of RA
6969. Lamp crushing should be done in a controlled manner that
prevents the release of mercury. The crushing procedures
developed by the equipment manufacturer, including specific
instructions for the frequency of filter replacement, and the
employees using the equipment should be thoroughly familiar Source: [Link]

with the procedures and emergency responses. Testing for

leaking mercury is advised.

City or Municipal Garbage Collection System to Sanitary Landfill. Lamp wastes may be disposed
through the city or municipal garbage collection system for small quantity generators, provided that
the city or municipality:
Can handle and collect lamp wastes from households for disposal into a permitted hazardous
waste landfill, government-approved recovery facility, municipal landfill provided the landfill
has a designated cell, or hazardous waste facility that is permitted and registered by the EMB
and the National Solid Waste Management Commission
Has entered into agreement with entities duly accredited and registered by the EMB for the
collection of special hazardous wastes

Lamp Distributors for Recycling Potential. Some lamp distributors are developing waste management
services, offering a convenient, one-stop shopping arrangement for lamp purchasing and spent lamp
management. Ask your lamp distributor if they provide this service.

In evaluating the disposal options, the waste generator needs to consider liability issues, disposal cost, and
impact of mercury emissions to health and the environment.

4.5 RECYCLING OF LAMP WASTES

Recycling is a viable option for the proper handling of mercury-containing lamps. It can reduce the risk of
future financial liability associated with hazardous wastes. However, there is still no safe lamp recycling facility
in the country. An effective lamp-recycling program, as an option for the management of mercury in lamps, is
seen as an option which can contribute to waste minimization efforts.

Lamp recyclers in other countries can separate the tubes into their component materials: aluminum and brass
end caps, glass, mercury, and phosphor powder. The recyclable glass can be reused for any non-food
application, while the aluminum end caps and brass tips can be cleaned and sent for recycling to a smelter.
Phosphor powder can be chemically separated and recycled to produce clean phosphor for use in paint
pigments or in the plastic industry. In addition, mercury can be recovered and reused.

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5.0 WHAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES TO TAKE IN THE EVENT OF A BROKEN LAMP?

All handlers of lamp wastes are required to immediately containerize and appropriately manage any mercury
spills or residues. Properly cleaning up spilled mercury and providing adequate ventilation can minimize risks
to workers.

The following emergency response measures should be observed in the event of a broken lamp:

Immediately clean up broken lamps and store debris in a puncture-resistant, sealed, plastic bag or
bucket
Wear gloves and use a damp cloth to sweep up the powder
Place all clean-up materials in a separate sealed container. Never vacuum spilled mercury; it will
simply spread the mercury vapor.
Allow adequate ventilation within the area
Make the spill kit readily available
In a lamp crushing facility or TSD facility, employees are required to wear gloves, coveralls/work
clothes, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes (as necessary)
Immediately report large spills to authorities

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REFERENCES
Background Study on Increasing Recycling of End-of-life Mercury-containing Lamps from Residential and
Commercial Sources in Canada. Pollution Probe Canada. October 2005

Basel Convention on the Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal. 1989

Canada-wide Standards for Hg Containing Lamps. Canada Council for Minister of Environment. May 2001

DENR Administrative Order No.10, series of 2005, Implementing Rules and Regulations of Clean Water Act of
2004

DENR Administrative Order No. 28, series of 1994, The Interim Guidelines on the Importation of Recyclable
Materials Containing Hazardous Substances

DENR Administrative Order No. 29, series of 1992, Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 6969

DENR Administrative Order No.34, series 2001, Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9003

DENR Administrative Order No. 36, series of 2004, Procedural Manual on Hazardous Waste Management

DENR Administrative Order No.38, series of 1997, Chemical Control Order for Hg and Hg Compounds

DENR Administrative Order No. 49, series of 1998, Technical Guidelines for Municipal Solid Waste

DENR Administrative Order No.50, series of 1998, Adopting the Landfill Site Identification and Screening
Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Facilities

Department of Energy – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Division

[Link]

Hg in the Environment
[Link]

Mercury. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

[Link]/mercury/[Link]#lights1

Mercury in the Environment. U.S. Geological Survey

[Link]

Mercury in the Environment: A Primer. Pollution Probe. 2003

National Statistics Office

[Link]

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. 2005

Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP) brochure

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Philippine Statistical Yearbook. National Statistical Coordination Board. 2006

[Link]

Policy Study on Lamp Waste Management. Innogy Solutions, Inc. 2007

Presidential Decree No. 1151, Philippine Environmental Policy, 1979

Republic Act No. 6969, An Act to Control Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes, Providing
Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for other Purposes, 1990

Republic Act No. 7160, An Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991

Republic Act No. 8749, An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Air Pollution Control Policy and for other
Purposes, 1999

Republic Act No. 9003, An Act Providing For an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program, Creating the
Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited and Providing Penalties,
Appropriating Funds Therefore, And For Other Purposes, 2001

Republic Act No. 9275, An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Water Quality Management and for other
Purposes, 2004

Use and Release of Mercury in the United States, Chapter 3: Manufacturing Processes Involving Mercury. US
EPA. 2002
[Link]/ORD/NRMRL/pubs/600r02104/[Link]

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GLOSSARY
Container – Any portable device, in which a material is stored, transported, treated, disposed off, or otherwise
handled.

Disposal – Discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any solid or hazardous waste into or on
any land or water so that such solid or hazardous waste or any constituent thereof may enter the environment
or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including groundwater.

Hazardous Waste – Solid or liquid waste that can pose a substantial or potential hazard to human health or the
environment when improperly managed.

Lamp Waste – Referred to as busted or spent lamps, are any type of mercury-containing lamp that includes
fluorescent, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, and metal halide lamps that are generated by a wide variety
of generators including domestic, retail establishments, manufacturing establishments, and office buildings.

Lamp Waste Collector – Any person contracted to receive or collect lamp wastes from generators, consolidates
the lamp wastes, and then sends the lamp wastes on to treatment and disposal facilities.

Lamp Waste Generator – Any person who generates the lamps, i.e, the person who used the lamps, then
determined that they are no longer usable and this should be discarded.

Landfill – Means a waste disposal site designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in a manner that exerts
engineering control over significant potential environmental impacts arising from the development and
operation of the facility

Manifest – Transport document for hazardous waste tracking by EMB, originated and signed by the generator
in accordance with instructions in DAO 92-29 and DAO 04-36.

Special Hazardous Wastes – Refer to substances discarded from households and consumer or industrial goods or
products which become hazardous at the end of its useful life by virtue of its toxic or hazardous content which
may be released to the environment upon indiscriminate disposal.

Storage – Containment of hazardous wastes, either on a temporary basis or for a period of years, consistent with
the guidelines as prescribed by the DENR and in such a manner as not to constitute disposal of such wastes.

Transporter – Person engaged in the off-site transportation of hazardous waste by land, air, or water.

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ANNEXES
ANNEX 1. LIST OF EMB-ACCREDITED LAMP WASTE TRANSPORTERS (AS OF APRIL 2007)
1. Semirecycling Co., Inc.
Bgy. 7268 Jose Topacio St., Industrial Estate I, Clark Special Economic Zone, Clark Field,
Pampanga
Tel. No. (045) 893-4063
Fax No. (045) 893-4064
2. Asia Metal Trading Corporation
Lot 28, New Cavite Industrial City, Stateland, Manggahan, General Trias, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 402-2320
Fax No. (046) 437-2319
3. Batnag’s Trading
Bgy. Santol, Tanza, Cavite
Tel. No. 0920-9111347
4. Cleanway Technology Corporation
Meridian Industrial Complex II, Bgy. Maguyam, Maguyam Road, Silang, Cavite
Tel. No. (02) 529-8329
Fax No. (046) 865-2952
5. GASELCO Trading
JM St. Bgy. Mabuhay, Carmona, Cavite
Tel. No. (02) 259-9784/997-6374
6. RN3K Trading
Bgy. Sta. Clara, General Trias, Cavite
[Link]. 0917-5779574
7. Southcoast Metal Enterprise, Inc.
Panorama Bldg., 2 Phase IV, CEZ, Rosario, Cavite
Tel. No. 0466-4379788
Fax No. 046-4379789
8. Aliron Philippines, Inc.
Lot B2-1E, Carmelray Industrial Park 2, Calamba City, Laguna
Tel. No. (049) 549-0129; 549-0130
Fax No. (049) 549-0130
9. D & V Pobar Trading
Bggy Macabiling, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Tel. No. (049) 837-6756
Fax No. (049) 420-8109
10. Maritrans Recycler, Inc.
Unit 3 D.M. Ragasa Warehouse, 763 National Highway, Parian, Calamba City, Laguna
Tel. No. (049) 545-9055; 545-3487
Fax No. (049) 545-9056; 345-9524
11. Tapia’s Enterprises
Bgy. Wakat, Nagcarlan, Laguna

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12. Unified Engineering & Manpower Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Purok San Miguel, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Tel. No. (083) 382-0454
Fax No. (083) 500-8028
13. EnviroGreen Trading
Rm B19 Lester Bldg., Km 22, Quirino Highway, Lagro, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 417-7729
Fax No. (02) 417-5101
14. Rodlea Trading
3 Saint Martin St., Payatas A, Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 430-2365
Fax No. (02) 951-2729

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ANNEX 2. LIST OF EMB-ACCREDITED LAMP WASTE TSD FACILITIES (AS OF APRIL 2007)
1. DoloMatrix
102 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Bo. Ugong, Pasig City
Tel. No. (63-2) 671-9086, 671-1975
Fax No. (63-2) 671-5925
2. Southcoast Metal Enterprise, Inc.
Panorama Bldg., 2 Phase IV, CEZ, Rosario, Cavite
Tel. No. 0466-4379788
Fax No. 046-4379789
3. Solvtech Consultancy Resources
Blk 11 Lot 6A, Phase I, Sterling Technopark
Maguyam, Silang, Cavite
Tel. No. (02) 872-5211; 541-3045
Fax No. (02) 826-3285
4. JORM Trading Co.
General Trias Drive, Bgy. Tejero, General Trias, cavite
Tel. No. (046) 437-8623
Fax No. (046) 437-8632
5. Asia Metal Trading Corporation
Lot 28, New Cavite Industrial City, Stateland, Manggahan, General Trias, Cavite
Tel. No. (046) 402-2320
Fax No. (046) 437-2319
6. Cleanway Technology Corporation
Meridian Industrial Complex II, Bgy. Maguyam, Maguyam Road, Silang, Cavite
Tel. No. (02) 529-8329
Fax No. (046) 865-2952
7. Cleveland Envirotech Solutions, Inc.
Km. 29 Ngy. Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Tel. No (044) 691-0653; (02) 299-6734
Fax No. (044) 691-6727
8. Autolube Trading
Bgy. Kaypian, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Tel. No. (02) 417-7729; 417-5101
Fax No. (02) 417-5101
9. Maritrans Recycler, Inc.
Unit 3 D.M. Ragasa Warehouse, 763 National Highway, Parian, Calamba City, Laguna
Tel. No. (049) 545-9055; 545-3487
Fax No. (049) 545-9056; 345-9524

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For more information on lamp waste management, please contact:

Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP)

3rd Floor NPTL Building, Energy Center, Meritt Road
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Tel. No.: (632) 840-1401 to 21 local 364
Email: pelmatp@[Link]

Environmental Management Bureau

Hazardous Waste Management Section
DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No.: (632) 927-1517 or 18
Fax No.: (632) 927-1518
Email: emb@[Link]
URL: [Link]

REGIONAL OFFICES
National Capital Region (NCR) Region 6 (Western Visayas)
(Manila Caloocan City, Pasay City, Quezon City, Mandaluyong City, (Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental)
Makati City, Muntinlupa City, Las Piñas City, Valenzuela) Pepita Aquino St., Port Area, Iloilo City
29 Hizon Building, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City Tel. No.: (033) 337-9801
Tel. No. (02) 781-0497 / 71 Fax: (033) 337-9801
781-0482-85
Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) Region 7 (Central Visayas)
(Abra, Benguet, Kalinga Apayao, Ifugao, Mountain Province) (Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor)
DENR Forestry Compound, Pacdal District, Baguio City Greenplains Subdivision, Banilad, Mandaue City
Tel. No.: (074) 446-2881 Tel. No.: (032) 345-3905, 346-9426
Fax: (074) 442-4531 Fax: (032) 346-1647
Region 1 (Ilocos) Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)
(Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan) (Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte)
3rd Floor Marcos Building, San Fernando City, La Union 3rd Floor P&M Building, Torres St., Tacloban City
Tel. No. (072) 242-3057; 242-3597; 888-3833 Tel. No.: (053) 325-2149
Fax: (072) 242-3032 Fax: (053)325-2149
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) Region 9 (Western Mindanao)
(Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya, Quirino) (Basilan, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur)
EMB Nursery Compound, San Gabriel Village, Tuguegarao GMV Drive, Governor Camins Avenue, Zamboanga City
City, Cagayan Tel. No.: (062) 992-6547
Tel. No.: (078) 844-4321 Fax: (062) 992-6548
Fax: (078) 844-6662
Region 3 (Central Luzon) Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)
(Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales) (Bukidnon, CAmiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental)
4th Floor Melvi Biulding, San Fernando, Pampanga DENR 10 Compound, Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel. No. (045) 861-2253 Tel. No.: (088) 726-
Fax: (045) 888-0988 Fax: (088) 856-9362
Region 4 (Southern Tagalog) REGION 11 (Southern Mindanao)
(Aurora, Batangas, CAvite, Laguna, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, (Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, South Cotabato,
Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Quezon, Rizal, Romblon) Saranggani, Compostela Valley)
1515 L and S Building, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Door 2, Flebet's Building, Km 7, Lanag, Davao City
Region 4-A Mainland Tel. No.: (082) 235-1259
Tel. No.: (02) 536-9784 Fax: (082) 235-1354
Fax: (02) 536-9784
REGION 12 (Central Mindanao)
Region 4-B Island (Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato City,
Tel. No.: (02) 400-5960 Marawi City)
Fax: (02) 405-0041 4/F Siyambio Bldg., Roxas St., Koronadal, South Cotabato
Tel. No.: (083) 288-4847
Fax: (083) 288-4848 or 228-6225
Region 5 (Bicol) REGION 13 (Caraga)
(Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Masbate, (Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del
Sorsogon) Sur, Butuan City, Surigao City)
Regional Center Office, Rawis, Legaspi City Sultan Hotel, Bancasi, Butuan City
Tel. No.: (052) 482-0197 Tel No.: (085) 342-5332
Fax: (052) 820-5065 Fax: (085) 815-1045

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A MANAGEMENT GUIDEBOOK

Prepared by:
Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project
- Project Management Office (PELMATP-PMO)
Department of Energy
3rd Floor NPTL Building, Energy Center, Merritt Road
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines
Telephone Numbers: (632) 840-1401 to 21 local 364
Fax Number: 840-2093
Website: [Link]
[Link]
[Link]
E-mail: pelmatp@[Link]

Environmental Management Bureau

Hazardous Waste Management Section
DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Telephone Number: (632) 927-1517 or 18
Fax Number: 927-1518
Website: [Link]
E-mail: emb@[Link]
Mercury-Containing
Lamp Waste
Management

A MANAGEMENT GUIDEBOOK