Simple-Cycle

Simple-Cycle is the national mail-in program offered by LEI. LEI is one of the leading universal waste recycling companies in the country. Simple-Cycle is offered to businesses throughout the 48 contiguous states. We also offer special programs for lighting distributors, corporate accounts and environmental companies.

Our Company:

LEI has recycled universal, mercury and other regulated materials requiring proper management since 1994. We currently service numerous Fortune 500 Companies, governmental entities and small and large facilities throughout the US. Our goal is to offer a customers a simple and cost-effective solution that keeps them in compliance while eliminating their environmental liability.

Why LEI?

• Recycle First Management Policy
• ISO 14001 Certified
• RCRA Part-B Permit
• $6,000,000 Polution LIability Insurance
• Fully-Funded Closure Plan
• Strong Commitment to Customer Support and Satisfaction

Why Recycle Light Bulbs?

Mercury is used in most types of light bulbs (lamps.) Recycling lamps and other mercury-containing equipment helps keep toxic mercury from contaminating our enviroment.In addition to protecting the environment, companies have another reason to properly manage their lamps, batteries and mercury-containing equipment. These items are regulated by EPA. EPA and state environmental agencies mandate certain businesses properly manage these materials.

Universal Waste Rule

The universal waste rule (UWR) was created by EPA to encourage generators to recycle commonly generated hazardous waste: lamps, batteries, mercury containing equipment and certain pesticides. It did this by decreasing the regulatory burden on universal waste generators (handlers). The following are benefits of the universal waste rule:

• Biennial Reporting is not required for universal wastes
• Generators (called 'handlers' under the UWR) are not required to get an EPA ID # unless considered a Large Quantity Handler of Universal Waste (LQHUW)
• Hazardous waste labeling is not required
• Hazardous waste manifest/transporter is not required
• Handlers can store universal waste for up to one year
• Decreased packing requirements
• Documenting and tracking shipments only required for LQHUWs