Participants in LightRecycle Washington are the producers, retailers, and/or distributors who sell mercury-containing lights in or into Washington State at retail. See our Resource Centre, FAQ and Participant News sections to learn more about the recycling of lighting products in Washington State and get useful information specific to participants that are potentially obligated under state regulations.
Updated Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) Policy
October 2nd, 2019
The LightRecycle Washington (LRW) Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) Policy has been revised to clarify that, in accordance with the …
EHC Increase to $0.95 – Effective February 1, 2018
December 1st, 2017
The program continues to observe a steep decline in CFL sales, as well as in sales of fluorescent tubes and High Intensity Discharge …
EHC Increase to $0.50 – Effective July 1, 2017
April 28th, 2017
The program has observed a steep decline in CFL sales between 2015 and 2016. While it was anticipated that LED technology would …
Updated Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) Policy
August 20th, 2015
The Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) Policy has been revised to reflect guidance provided by the Washington State Department of …
New recycling program for fluorescent lights launches
January 5th, 2015
Free collection sites around state keep toxic mercury out of landfills.