What we recycle.
Universal waste handled safely and compliantly.
What we recycle.
Lamps, e-waste, batteries, ballasts, mercury devices, and more—solid universal waste handled safely and compliantly.
NLR is a Leader in Universal Waste Management.
Below is a list of common items we recycle. This list is not exhaustive—items with similar characteristics may also be accepted. For questions about specific items, please contact our customer support team at 888.657.5267.
About Waste Types
Responsibly Recycling Universal Waste
Understanding the types of universal waste we manage helps ensure proper handling, storage, and compliance with environmental regulations. Below is an overview of the most common waste categories accepted through our programs.
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Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps Lamps
Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries
Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries
E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste E-Waste
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Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices
Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices Mercury Devices
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What We Can (and Can’t) Take
We’d love to recycle it all—but due to regulations and facility limitations, NLR can only accept certain types of universal waste. We handle lamps and bulbs, e-waste and IT assets, batteries, lighting ballasts, and mercury devices—primarily solid universal waste.
We cannot accept liquids like pesticides, acids, or other hazardous fluids.
Not sure what you’ve got? Our expert sales team is here to help—just reach out with your questions.
Other Things We Don’t Recycle.
We get a lot of questions about what we can and can’t take. While we specialize in the safe, compliant recycling of universal waste, NLR is not a single-stream recycling center for general consumer items. As a permitted destination facility, we follow strict EPA, DOT, and DEEP regulations.
We’re equipped to handle lamps (light bulbs), e-waste, batteries, lighting ballasts, and mercury devices—mostly solid waste, or sealed items like car batteries and thermostats.
However, we cannot accept the following hazardous materials:
Pesticides or other liquid universal wastes
Explosives or shock-sensitive materials
Flammable gases or liquids
Poisonous gases
Self-reactive substances or desensitized explosives
Materials that are dangerous when wet
Infectious substances
Radioactive materials