How should the waste be packaged prior to pickup?

TCRW can provide boxes, fiber drums, or steel drums throughout North America. Contact us to learn more.

Intact Lamps – All lamps must be packaged in a manner to "minimize" breakage. The OEM box is the most popular method of packaging. If the OEM box is not available, fiber drums are a simple alternative. Because they have lids, fiber drums provide a time advantage to boxing and taping. All lamps must be free of foreign material, including tape (on the actual lamp) and paper sleeves.

Crushed Lamps – Crushed lamps must be sealed in a steel 55-gallon drum complete with locking ring and lid. There cannot be any extraneous material such as wire, trash, or liquids in the drum or it will be returned.

Ballast – Non-leaking ballast should be packaged in a 55- gallon steel drum with locking ring and lid. These drums must also be free of any other foreign material. Leaking ballast should be placed in a plastic bag or a similar material to prevent contaminating the non-leaking ballast, and placed in a separate pail or drum.

Batteries – All batteries should be separated and packaged in a manner that will minimize spilling during transport. The most popular container is a 5-gallon pail. 55- gallon drums also work well if the quantity of materials can justify this size. Larger lead acid batteries should be palletized and shrink- wrapped with slip sheets between each row of batteries. Also, all holes must be plugged to reduce the leaking of acid.

Computer – There is no exact way to package computers. The simplest way is to use Gaylord boxes with lids. Because these are not always available, palletizing and shrink- wrapping is the next best alternative. Smaller components can be placed in any kind of box or secondary containment.