Our Mission: Eco-Friendly Light Bulb Recycling Solutions Across Alberta and Canada
"It's a Light Bright Idea"
Our Mission
At Environmental Recycling Solutions, we are committed to providing safe, environmentally responsible light bulb recycling solutions across Canada. Our state-of-the-art recycling process ensures that hazardous materials like mercury, phosphor, and metal end caps are safely recovered and disposed of, helping businesses and individuals reduce waste and protect the environment.
What We Recycle
We specialize in the proper disposal of various light bulbs and components, including:
Fluorescent tubes/lamps
CFLs, U-bents
Mercury Vapor
Metal Halide
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs
Non PCB Ballasts and Fixtures
Our Eco-Friendly Recycling Process
When you send your lamps to our Calgary-based facility, we follow a strict light bulb recycling process that meets and exceeds all Canadian environmental regulations:
✔ Safe Containment – Hazardous gases, including mercury vapor, are securely captured.
✔ Thorough Cleaning – Glass is cleaned to remove all phosphor and powder residue.
✔ Material Separation – Glass, metal, and other components are sorted for proper recycling.
Certified & Compliant Lightbulb Recycling
To ensure full transparency, we provide a Recycling Certificate that documents the quantity and type of lamps processed. This certificate serves as proof of responsible disposal and includes our company ID for tracking purposes. (Certificates are issued upon receipt of payment.)
Serving Calgary, Alberta & Beyond
From our facility in Calgary, Alberta, we offer regular pickup services across the region, ensuring a convenient and cost-effective solution for businesses managing spent or unwanted light bulbs.
Looking for an eco-friendly, hassle-free solution for your light bulb disposal needs? We’ve got you covered! Contact us today to schedule a pickup or learn more about our environmentally safe recycling process.
*Recycling Certificates are issued only after the Payment has been received
Our Impact
Introducing our comprehensive solution for light recycling.
In order to showcase their dedication to recycling and sustainability, building owners today must demonstrate their commitment to LEED certifications and incorporate recycling practices into their building design and maintenance. At ERS, we understand that each building is unique and has its own specific requirements for sustainability and waste management. That's why at ERS, we offer a tailored recycling program that is customized to fit the specific needs of your building.
Once you have decided to keep your building's lights out of landfills, simply reach out to us and we will design a cost-effective and personalized program for you. Our process involves conducting a thorough assessment of your building's waste materials, identifying the types of lights that can be recycled, verifying inventory, and providing recycling certificates. Additionally, we supply the necessary packaging materials for easy collection and storage.
Choose ERS as your trusted partner for light bulb recycling and contact us today for a friendly discussion on how we can help make your building as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible.
Our Purpose
Recycling Light Bulbs, It's a Light Bright Idea
We have a deep affection for our planet. As a building owner or maintenance professional, you also have the power to contribute to the preservation of our planet by recycling the light bulbs in your building and preventing them from ending up in landfills.
Light bulbs contain numerous harmful substances, such as hazardous chemicals, gases, glass, and metal, which should not be disposed of in your building's garbage bins.
With our convenient and user-friendly solution, you can easily incorporate light bulb recycling into your building's environmental program.
ERS is the preferred organization for light bulb recycling, trusted by federal government buildings, provincial government buildings, municipal facilities, shopping malls, commercial buildings, and all other types of buildings that prioritize recycling for a more sustainable world.