Recycle Ballasts for Cash (Definitive Scrapping Guide)

If you own a boat or work repairing electronics or scrapping older machines or lights, you may have ballasts on hand that you don’t need anymore.

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These are intricate pieces of equipment, and you wouldn’t be the first to try to recycle one for cash!

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These are intricate pieces of technology that can be costly to replace when they go south, but many get thrown away despite still having use left.

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If the lighting was built before 1980, you have to pay close attention to it. Most older light ballasts may have contained polychlorinated biphenyls (also referred to as PCBs).

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How Do I Know If It’s Working

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PCBs can enter the bloodstream through the skin, so there are some strict regulations on any items that may contain them.

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If you’re throwing out some lights or renovating a home and don’t want to waste everything that gets demolished, you may look at a light and wonder if it’s worth it.

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Recycle Ballasts for Cash (Definitive Scrapping Guide)

If you own a boat or work repairing electronics or scrapping older machines or lights, you may have ballasts on hand that you don’t need anymore.

These are intricate pieces of equipment, and you wouldn’t be the first to try to recycle one for cash!

These are intricate pieces of technology that can be costly to replace when they go south, but many get thrown away despite still having use left.

Can You Recycle a Ballast?

If the lighting was built before 1980, you have to pay close attention to it. Most older light ballasts may have contained polychlorinated biphenyls (also referred to as PCBs).

What Safety Should I Be Aware Of?

How Do I Know If It’s Working

PCBs can enter the bloodstream through the skin, so there are some strict regulations on any items that may contain them.

What Laws Should I Be Aware Of

If you’re throwing out some lights or renovating a home and don’t want to waste everything that gets demolished, you may look at a light and wonder if it’s worth it.

Do Ballasts Have Scrap Value?

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