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MANAGING HAZARDOUS WASTE <br /> FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS <br /> Fluorescent light bulbs (lamps) cannot be disposed of in the trash. Illumetek (our vendor) manages <br /> used light bulbs for our stores. When Illumetek arrives at the store, they are required to replace used <br /> light bulbs with new ones and remove the used ones from the store at the time of service. If a bulb is <br /> broken during Illumetek's service at the store, Illumetek is required to properly manage and dispose of <br /> these broken bulb(s) as well. In the event a fluorescent bulb is broken by accident or by a store asso- <br /> ciate, follow the steps listed below: <br /> 1. Secure the area to prevent customer or associate access. <br /> 2. Leave the area and let it ventilate for 15 minutes. <br /> 3. Avoid direct contact with broken light bulb debris. <br /> 4. Put on gloves and goggles. <br /> 5. Carefully scoop up fragments of the bulb with stiff cardboard and/or duct tape. DO NOT use a <br /> vacuum or broom. <br /> 6. Wipe the area (including floor and store shelving) with damp paper towels or wet wipes. <br /> 7. Inspect merchandise for debris. <br /> 8. Place everything (bulb fragments, gloves, wipes, etc.) into a gallon size, zip-loc style sealing <br /> storage bag. <br /> 9. Seal bag and label as "Broken Lamp." <br /> 10. Place the sealed gallon size, zip-loc style sealing storage bag into the Toxic Waste tote. <br /> 11. Wash your hands. <br /> VENDOR WASTE <br /> Vendors are responsible for the removal and disposal of any items considered Hazardous Waste they <br /> bring and or use in your store. They are to take these items with them when they leave your store. <br /> A. This includes, any floor care chemicals and the buckets your floor crew may use. At no time are <br /> floor care chemicals to ever be poured down storm drains or in the parking lot. <br /> B. HVAC service providers are required to remove any and all Freon tanks they bring on site for the <br /> service. <br /> C. Fluorescent ceiling bulbs must be returned to Illumetek for disposal. Store is not to return bulbs <br /> to waste management. Illumetek is also required to remove all used ballast from our premises for <br /> disposal. <br /> Q B C <br /> BIGOTS Hazardous Waste Management Program <br /> Revised 3/21/16 <br />