Lamp, Ballast, Mercury Containing Equipment, and Battery Recycling, and PCB Disposal Services

The Wisconsin multi-award vehicle for Lamp, Ballast, Mercury Containing Equipment, and Battery Recycling, and PCB Disposal Services provides comprehensive environmental management services for state agencies, University of Wisconsin campuses, and municipalities. The contract covers recycling and disposal of various hazardous materials, including fluorescent lamps, UV lamps, HID lamps, lithium batteries, lead acid batteries, PCB ballasts and transformers, elemental mercury, and expired electronic equipment. Participants can access services such as waste material pickup, transportation, proper documentation, container exchange programs, and specialized handling for regulated materials across multiple waste categories including styrofoam, metal, glass, computer-based products, and fluorescent lamp recycling.

The contract was managed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and awarded to Lamp Recyclers Inc., with an original performance period from October 1, 2014, through June 30, 2018. The statewide contract covered four geographic zones across Wisconsin, with pricing structured to accommodate different material types and transportation requirements. The total estimated annual contract spending was approximately $160,000, with mandatory usage requirements for certain categories like lamps, mercury-containing equipment, and PCB ballasts for state agencies. Container and transportation costs varied by zone, with pickup fees ranging from $50 to $95 per stop and comprehensive documentation requirements for proper waste disposal and recycling tracking.