1. Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County Take it Back Network for Fluorescent Lamps Lauren Cole PSI Lamp Dialogue July 15-16, 2008

2. Take it Back Network – Lamps Funded by end-of-life fees -Most partner businesses charge a fee for recycling. -End-of-life fees intended as an interim measure until front-end financing system is legislated. - No government funding of recycling costs.

3. Recruitment Contacted Potential Members - hardware and lighting stores Offered technical support - provided list of potential recyclers and discussed storage options. Offered promotion -Web site, TV ads, brochure Members determined the fee for service

4. Agreements with Members Proof of insurance - 1 million general liability, 2 million aggregate Export Restrictions -All materials shall be handled domestically or in developed countries Certificate of Recycling -Stating where and how materials are processed Tracking - The number and type of products that are recycled on a quarterly basis

5. Network Members Small businesses - hardware and lighting stores “Recycling” companies that collect and recycle lamps or ship to a recycler IKEA

6. 2008 TIBN Collection Sites 23 private sites, fees vary. 12 additional sites have applications pending. www.takeitbacknetwork.org

7. 2006-2008 Collection Results Lamp Type 1 st quarter 20062007 1 st quarter 2008 CFL1,7745,0213,215 Linear Tubes6,41129,25716,521 Other1052,060906 Total8,29036,33820,642 1 st quarter 2008 data

8. Contact Information Lauren Cole Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County/King County Solid Waste Division 201 S. Jackson St., Room 701 Seattle, WA 98104 Lauren.Cole@kingcounty.gov Phone: 206-296-4363 www.takeitbacknetwork.org