Fluorescent Lamps Pilot Project

• Location: St Theresa Point First Nation, Manitoba
• Project Partners: Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Product Care Association, and Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Website: https://www.stpfirstnation.com

Project Description
The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources is working with St Theresa Point First Nation, and project partners, to implement the Fluorescent Lamps Pilot Project. The goal of this pilot project is to support safe disposal practices for compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL bulbs) and tubes, and promote mercury-free lamps. The program builds on existing recycling programs and will result in a proven methodology for the safe collection and storage of fluorescent lamps, and an efficient transportation or backhaul strategy for materials to be recycled, that can be replicated in other remote and northern Indigenous communities.

Project Results:

• Organize an effective system for fluorescent lamp collection, storage, and transportation  
• Organize extensive community outreach, promote lamps without mercury, and create partnerships with different agencies on reserve

 
Project Outputs: 

• Conducted an inventory of disposed and used fluorescent lamps
• Establishment of effective fluorescent lamp collection and storage system
• Hiring of a Project Coordinator
• Training for key waste program employees   
• Proper long-term system for fluorescent lamp diversion implemented in the community