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Disposing of your Old Sanyo Projector Lamp

When it comes to replacing the lamp for your Sanyo projector, you must consider what you are going to do with your old lamp. Because Sanyo projector lamps contain environmentally friendly toxic and non-biodegradable elements you cannot just put it into the regular trash.

All projector lamps need to be recycled properly because they contain a highly toxic metal called mercury which can be hazardous not only to humans but to animals and the environment. In most countries, governments require the correct disposal and / or recycling of all products that contain mercury. There are several ways that you can recycle your old Sanyo lamp. Usually it should not cost you any money to recycle your old lamps as most companies provide this service free of charge.

  1. You can ask your employer if they recycle lamps. Certain businesses are required to recycle electrical equipment including bulbs and lamps and many will happily accept your old Sanyo projector bulb to recycle.
  2. The company that supplies your Sanyo replacement projector lamp will most likely offer a free lamp recycling service. Usually they ask you to return your old Sanyo lamp within the replacement packaging. If you ordered you replacement Sanyo lamp online, the company usually supplies a pre-paid postage label so you do not have to cover the mailing costs.
  3. Office equipment/supply stores usually offer recycling services and will recycle your old projector lamp free of charge. A simple phone call to confirm they will accept your old Sanyo lamp and quick drive to the premises is the only cost for recycling your projector lamp this way.

You will need to ensure that your old projector lamp is package appropriately before sending it off for recycling. Once you have received your new Sanyo projector lamp you can use the packaging it arrived in for your old lamp.