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Re: [Phys-l] CFL's not such a hot idea



The question is, if mercury containing lamps are landfilled, how much of
the mercury will get into the ground water. Some say that in a good
landfill, none should get into the groundwater.

I also found this interesting:

http://www.orcbs.msu.edu/waste/resources_links/universal_waste/universal_waste.htm

The "green end" tubes, at least for this waste disposal site's suggestion, cause a greater concern for glass shrapnel. No apparent concern that boxing and placing in a dumpster will almost certainly cause them to eventually be crushed and the Hg released. Perhaps entrainment in the cardboard is considered enough, aside the assumption of a "good landfill."


Stefan Jeglinski