Recolight were established by the lighting industry in 2005 in accordance with the WEEE Regulations. As a not for profit company, Recolight takes on its members’ responsibilities to collect and recycle their lamps at end-of-life.
Recolight has funded the collection and recycling of over 100 million Gas Discharge Lamps, helping to prevent nearly a third of a tonne of mercury from entering landfill.
Recolight is unique in the WEEE industry, in undertaking non-household recycling well in excess of its legal obligations. This reflects the organisation’s, and its members’ genuine commitment to maximizing the recycling of lamps.
Scheme approval number issued by the Environment Agency is WEE/MP3838PR/SCH.