Fluorescent Tube Disposal & Recycling Folkestone

Are you looking for a fluorescent tubes disposal service in Folkestone? Yes Waste provides a professional fluorescent tube recycling service that offers a safe and compliant method for disposing of all types of fluorescent lights. We can collect bulbs and tubes, together with lighting fittings and fixtures that are no longer needed.

Give us a call and book your fluorescent tube collection in Folkestone.

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Folkestone Fluorescent Tube Collection & Disposal Service

We operate across Folkestone, providing local businesses with reliable fluorescent tube collection services for bulk lighting waste. Because fluorescent tubes contain mercury and phosphor, both of which are classed as hazardous waste, they must be managed by a licensed waste carrier to comply with UK waste regulations.

Our fluorescent tube disposal service follows the standards set by:

✅ Hazardous Waste Regulations
✅ Environmental Protection Act
✅ WEEE Directive

If your organisation requires fluorescent tube disposal in Folkestone, please contact Yes Waste to arrange a tailored waste management solution that meets your operational needs and schedule.

0800 058 2522

info@yeswaste.com

Or complete our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you soon.

How Our Fluorescent Tube Disposal Service In Folkestone Works

Our fluorescent tube collection service in Folkestone supports a range of clients including commercial, industrial, and public sector organisations. Once your collection has been arranged, our team will arrive on the agreed date to collect your fluorescent lighting waste and transport it safely to a licensed recycling facility. There, mercury and phosphor are carefully removed, while recyclable elements such as glass and aluminium are recovered for reuse.

We can collect the following:

✔️ T5, T8, T12 fluorescent tubes
✔️ Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
✔️ UV tubes
✔️ Circular fluorescent lamps
✔️ Shatterproof and coated tubes
✔️ Larger commercial lighting units

Our warehouse in Folkestone booked a fluorescent tube collection, and the service was top-notch. The operatives were punctual, helpful, and managed everything efficiently. The paperwork was issued the same day.

Kevin, Folkestone

We needed fluorescent tube disposal for our site in Sandgate, and the process was excellent from start to finish. The team handled everything professionally and made sure we stayed fully compliant.

Rebecca, Sandgate

Our business in Hythe arranged a bulk fluorescent tube collection, and the service exceeded expectations. The staff were organised, friendly, and ensured everything was safely recycled.

Alan, Hythe

Why Choose Us For Collection & Disposal Of Fluorescent Tubes In Folkestone

Our licensed waste carrier teams have almost 20 years of experience managing fluorescent lighting waste safely across the UK. We operate under the Environmental Protection Act, Hazardous Waste Regulations, and WEEE Directive. We’ll document the full process on a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note to confirm full compliance with said regulations.

We provide fluorescent tube disposal services in Folkestone, focusing specifically on bulk lighting waste collections only. No matter what your needs look like, we’ll tailor our services to match your lighting waste removal requirements.

If you’re ready to book fluorescent tube collection in Folkestone, contact us today.

0800 058 2522

info@yeswaste.com

Or complete our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Fluorescent Tube Disposal Service In Folkestone

We collect fluorescent tubes across Folkestone and the surrounding Kent areas, including:

CT18 – Folkestone Town Centre, Shorncliffe, Cheriton
CT19 – Sandgate, Hythe, Palmarsh
CT20 – New Romney, Lympne, Lydden

Our coverage also extends across Kent and nationwide for multi-site and large-scale fluorescent tube collections. We can provide compliant, professional lighting waste disposal wherever your business operates.

Our pricing for our fluorescent tube collection services in Folkestone depends on the number of tubes, access to your site, and the recycling process required. Once your details are confirmed, we’ll provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering the full service.

Our fluorescent tube clearances in Folkestone can generally be arranged within one to two working days, subject to availability. Our teams will work with you to book a collection at a time that suits your business operations.

Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and phosphor, which are both hazardous to health and the environment. Collections from a licensed waste carrier team, such as ourselves, ensure these substances are treated safely while allowing other materials to be recovered for reuse.

Store your fluorescent tubes in their original packaging or a protected area to prevent breakage. Even if they aren’t contained, our collection team can handle and transport all types of fluorescent tubes safely.

If you need us to, our teams can provide storage solutions, be it lamp coffins or lockable containers, for Folkestone businesses producing fluorescent tube waste regularly. These allow you to store lighting waste safely between collections.

All of your collected fluorescent tubes will be sent to a licensed recycling facility, where mercury and phosphor are extracted using specialist equipment. The remaining materials, such as aluminium and glass, are then recycled into new products.

Once your fluorescent tube clearance in Fleetwood has been delivered, we’ll issue a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note. This document confirms that your waste was handled and processed in compliance with UK environmental legislation.

We hold an active waste carrier licence under registration number CBDU117809. You can verify this on the government’s public waste carrier register here:

CBDU117809.