Green Lights Recycling, Inc

Based in Minnesota, GLR adheres to the highest regulatory standards in the nation. Since 1995 we've maintained a proven track record for responsible recycling and have kept over 81 million pounds of waste out of landfills. Our goal is to keep over 100 million pounds of waste out of landfills by 2020. Contact us to find out how we can help you reach your recycling goals. We recycle lights, electronics, mercury waste, batteries, computers and more.

Green Lights Recycling, Inc (GLR) has been providing recycling services throughout The Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii for its customers. Recycling services have grown since the company’s inception. GLR got its start recycling fluorescent lamps and High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps. The HID Lamps include High Pressure Sodium, Metal Halide, Mercury Vapor and Low Pressure Sodium Lamps. GLR recycles older PCB Ballasts and newer Electronic Ballasts. The company has grown and expanded steadily. GLR is based in Minnesota where the recycling process is done. GLR owns the equipment necessary to convert the otherwise hazardous waste into re-usable commodity grade goods. Materials such as glass, metal end caps, brass tips, phosphorous powder and even elemental mercury are reclaimed.

SAFE AND SECURE FACILITY

From sophisticated entry locks to strategically located closed-circuit monitors at our locations, your security is our priority 24/7. Destruction services are provided for hard-drives, tape, optical media, other proprietary components and document destruction. Each individual lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Recycling. All materials are recycled in accordance with local, state & federal guidelines.

COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

E-waste is the most rapidly growing segment of the municipal solid waste stream. E-waste contains many valuable, recoverable materials such as aluminum, copper, gold, silver, plastics, and ferrous metals. In order to conserve natural resources and the energy needed to produce new electronic equipment from virgin resources, electronic equipment can be refurbished, reused, and recycled instead of being land-filled. E-waste also contains toxic and hazardous materials including mercury, lead, cadmium, beryllium, chromium, and chemical flame retardants, which have the potential to leach into our soil and water.

DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION

Green Lights Recycling turns your sensitive paperwork into confetti-sized pieces giving you peace of mind knowing your confidential documents can't be reproduced or recreated. Whether you have a regular service program or are simply performing an annual clean-out, you can be assured your information will be securely destroyed by the experts in the information security industry. We ensure the secure disposal of your confidential information while helping you stay compliant with stringent privacy laws. Documents should be destroyed that contain the following: Telephone Numbers Driver’s License Numbers Passport Numbers Individual Education Files Credit Card Numbers Bank Account Information Addresses Social Security Numbers Insurance Policy Data Employment Information Debit Card Numbers Brokerage Account Information Records to be shred include: Legal Documents Medical Records Financial Statements Profit and Loss Statement Accounting Files/Records Organization Charts Personnel Files Payroll Records Audits/Surveys Market Research Bank Statements and checks Tax Records X-Rays Lottery Tickets Client Lists/Files Receipts/Invoices Price/Inventory Lists Proposals and Quotes Canceled Checks Business Plans Photographs Presentations R&D Files/Data Computer Reports Credit Card Numbers New Product Information Executive Correspondence Obsolete Documents Brochures/Stationary/Files

HARD DRIVE DESTRUCTION AND SHREDDING

Complete Hard Drive Destruction HIPAA and FACTA Compliant Green Lights Recycling is pleased to announce two new services for computer hard drive destruction. We have always guaranteed computer hard drive destruction as a part of our services. Recently, we added two new in-house machines to expand our service offering and capabilities. The two machines are called the “Enforcer 12,000” and the “Nemesis 480”. The Enforcer 12,000 is portable and can be used at customer locations for on-site hard drive destruction which is HIPAA and FACTA compliant. The Nemesis 480 is a stationary hard drive shredder. Intact hard drives are fed into the machine and they are completely shredded. Green Lights Recycling knows that confidential data destruction is imperative and these new machines allow us to ensure that confidential data is completely destroyed.

BATTERIES

Batteries contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals, including mercury and lead, which can cause life-threatening diseases and birth defects. Children and pregnant women are most at risk from these potent neurotoxins. More than 3 billion batteries are sold annually in the U.S. alone, and batteries contribute 88% of the mercury present in municipal waste. In 2010, about 7.1 million pounds of rechargeable batteries were collected for post-consumer recycling,  11% less than the 8 million pounds collected in 2009. Living far from a landfill doesn’t mean you’re safe. Heavy metals can become airborne if incinerated, can leach into water supplies if buried or abandoned, and do poison our food chain. For example, as larger fish eat smaller fish, the toxins in their bodies become more concentrated.The more we each do to stop the spread of toxic materials, the healthier we’ll all be. Green Lights Recycling knowledgeable staff can help you implement a new battery recycling program or streamline an existing program to ensure a higher recycling rate. We can also provide information and assistance for transporting large quantities of batteries in accordance with the U.S. DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requirements.

APPLIANCES

Businesses and Consumers can achieve substantial savings when upgrading to modern, energy efficient appliances. Many old appliances and some newer appliances contain components that need to be properly disposed of when removed from service. What are the Dangers of Used Oil, Mercury, and PCBs? If improperly disposed, used oil from refrigerated appliances can result in the release of dissolved ODS refrigerant and groundwater contamination. In addition, short-term exposure to used oil can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation; in the long-term, it can cause cancer and damage to the liver, brain, immune system, and reproductive system. When released to the environment, mercury accumulates in the tissues of plants and animals and, when consumed by humans, impairs neurological development and causes other problems associated with the nervous system. PCBs are toxic substances with carcinogenic and non-cancerous effects on humans, including effects on the immune system, reproductive system, nervous system, and endocrine system. Additionally, The US EPA imposes fines for improper disposal. Hydro-fluorocarbon (HFFCs) are a big concern. HCFCs in old refrigerated appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) must be recovered according to federal law. The EPA can impose fines up to $25,000 for failure to comply with this regulation. (Source: US EPA Website for Safe Appliance Disposal) Appliance owners play a critical role in helping to protect against environmental hazards associated with appliance disposal.