Paragraph 42 Crushing waste discharge lamps

(1)

Crushing waste discharge lamps (including fluorescent tubes which are hazardous waste within category 20 01 21*) for the purposes of volume reduction prior to collection , where the material is intended for recovery or reuse if—

(a)

the operation is carried on in equipment designed for the purpose of volume reduction prior to collection;

(b)

the operation is carried on solely for that purpose;

(c)

the mercury concentration in emissions does not exceed 50 microgrammes/cubic metre; and

(d)

the total quantity of lamps processed in any period of 24 hours does not exceed 3 tonnes.

(2)

Secure storage of such lamps prior to crushing, or after crushing but prior to collection, if—

(a)

the lamps are stored under weatherproof covering; and

(b)

after crushing, the lamps are stored in a secure container.