Globe Recycling

Synergy is piloting a globe recycling initiative with six local government authorities to encourage households to recycle compact fluorescent light globes (CFLs) rather than disposing of them in general waste.

CFL's offer the benefits of using up to 80% less power than standard globes so they can save you money and considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury because it is an essential part of their operation.  It is preferable that products containing mercury do not go into landfill.  It is important, therefore, to encourage the recycling of these globes.

Synergy's Globe Recycling Project ensures that 100% of the globe is recycled.  The recycled globes are transformed into by-products.

• Glass is recycled into glass wool used to insulate homes.
• Aluminium is recycled into cast products.
• Mercury is distilled from separated powders and re-used in the manufacture of dental amalgam.
• Phosphor powder is used in the manufacture of fertiliser products being sold into Australia’s agriculture industry.

 

Globe Recycling Locations

During the pilot program the following locations are available for globe recycling:

• Synergy:
  228 Adelaide Terrace, Perth.
• City of Mandurah:  
  Gordon Road Waste Management Centre,
  Gordon Road, Meadow Springs (opposite the Greyhound track).
• City of Stirling:
  Recycling Centre Balcatta, 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta.
• Town of Vincent:
  Admin and Civic Centre, 244 Vincent Street, Leederville.
  Library and Local History Centre, 99 Loftus Street, Leederville.
• City of Gosnells:
  Operations Centre, Canning Park Avenue, Maddington.
• City of Wanneroo:
  City of Wanneroo Operations Centre, Building 2, 1204 Wanneroo Road, Wanneroo. 
• City of Fremantle:
  Fremantle City Works Depot, Knutsford Street, Fremantle