Ballast Recycling in Phoenix, AZ
Commercial ballast recycling in Phoenix for PCB, non-PCB, magnetic, and electronic fluorescent light ballasts. Drop off near I-17, book a business pickup, or ship non-PCB ballasts in a kit.
Recycle Technologies recycles fluorescent light ballasts for Phoenix contractors, facility teams, businesses and residents at our site, 1545 East Victory Street, near I-17. We accept PCB and non-PCB ballasts, magnetic and electronic ballasts, and loose PCB and non-PCB capacitors. Drop-off runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with walk-ins for 1 to 4 pallets. Businesses can book pickup within roughly 100 miles of our Phoenix facility, and small batches of non-PCB ballasts can ship in a prepaid kit. Capacitors containing PCBs or DEHP are removed and incinerated at an EPA-approved facility, copper and steel are reclaimed, and each completed job comes with a Certificate of Recycling.
Phoenix Ballast Drop-Off Details
Phoenix Recycling Center (Maricopa County)
- Phone
- (602) 276-1858
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- Drop-off
- Open to businesses and residents. Walk-ins are accepted for 1 to 4 pallets.
- Commercial pickup
- For contractors and facilities with bulk or recurring ballast loads.
- Mail-in
- A prepaid 5-gallon kit for non-PCB ballasts, holding up to 50 lbs.
Ballasts We Accept in Phoenix
Bring every ballast from a relamp, LED retrofit, or fixture teardown in one load:
PCB ballasts from older fluorescent fixtures
Non-PCB ballasts, including those with DEHP capacitors
Magnetic (core-and-coil) ballasts from fluorescent and HID fixtures
Electronic ballasts from newer fluorescent fixtures
Loose PCB and non-PCB capacitors
Not sure what's in the box? Describe your ballasts when you request a quote, and we'll tell you how to send them.
How Ballast Recycling Works
Check the label
A ballast stamped "No PCBs" is non-PCB. If it has no such label, or it was made in 1979 or earlier, treat it as a PCB ballast.
Keep PCB ballasts separate
Pack PCB and unlabeled ballasts apart from non-PCB and electronic units, in sturdy drums, pails or boxes.
Choose your route
Drop off at Victory Street, request commercial pickup, or order a non-PCB kit for a small batch.
We pull the capacitors
Each ballast is sorted, taken apart, and its PCB or DEHP capacitors are sent by a certified hazardous waste hauler for incineration at an EPA-approved facility.
Get your paperwork
Copper and steel go to reclamation, and you receive a Certificate of Recycling for your records.
Ballast Recycling Options in Phoenix, AZ
Drop-Off
Bring ballasts to our Phoenix location at 1545 East Victory Street, at the corner of South 16th Street near I-17, Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Pull around to the loading area, where a team member will log your load. Walk-ins are fine for 1 to 4 pallets. Call (602) 276-1858 first for a larger load or any PCB ballasts.
Commercial Pickup
Electrical contractors, lighting retrofit crews, property managers, schools, and facility maintenance teams can schedule ballast pickup within roughly 100 miles of our Phoenix facility. Pickup is for commercial clients only. When you request a quote, tell us whether the ballasts are PCB, non-PCB, or unlabeled, give an estimated count or weight, and add your address. We'll confirm scheduling and pricing for your site.
Mail-In Recycling
For a few leftover ballasts at a branch office or job site, order the prepaid Non-PCB Ballast Recycling Kit. The 5-gallon container holds up to 50 lbs of ballasts and comes with a return label. Fill it, seal it and ship it back. See how our mail-in recycling program works before you order. The kit is for non-PCB ballasts only, so PCB and unlabeled units need drop-off or pickup.
Ballast Disposal Rules in Phoenix
The EPA says fluorescent light ballasts made through 1979 may contain PCBs in their small capacitors. It recommends removing PCB ballasts from buildings as soon as possible, because ballasts past their design life can rupture, and even intact ones may release small amounts of PCBs.
For businesses, the rules go further:
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the PCB material from a ballast must be incinerated.
Spills of one pound or more of PCBs must be reported to the National Response Center within 24 hours of discovery.
The fluorescent lamps removed alongside ballasts are universal waste in Arizona, so they need their own compliant recycling route.
Homeowners swapping out an old fixture don't have to wait for the city's once-a-year household hazardous waste pickup. Our Phoenix site takes ballasts from residents during regular drop-off hours.
Why Recycle Technologies for Ballast Recycling
PCB, non-PCB, magnetic and electronic ballasts at one Phoenix site
Lamps and ballasts from the same retrofit in one trip, with light bulb recycling at the same location
Walk-in drop-off for up to 4 pallets near I-17
Commercial pickup within roughly 100 miles for contractors and facility teams
A documented route for PCB and DEHP capacitors to EPA-approved incineration
Copper and steel reclaimed instead of landfilled
A Certificate of Recycling for every completed job, from a lighting waste recycler operating since 1993
Ballast Recycling FAQs
- Pricing depends on the ballast type and quantity. Call (602) 276-1858 or request a quote to confirm the cost before you bring them in.
- Recycling is the better route. Many non-PCB ballasts still contain DEHP capacitors, and their copper and steel can be recovered.
- Clear or yellow oil on the casing usually means a leak. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, seal it in a heavy plastic bag with absorbent material, and call us before you transport it.
- No. ADEQ's universal waste list covers lamps, batteries, mercury-containing equipment, pesticides and aerosol cans, while PCB ballasts fall under federal PCB rules.
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Get Started With Ballast Recycling in Phoenix, AZ
Bring ballasts to Victory Street, order a non-PCB kit for a small batch, or request a quote for commercial pickup if you're clearing a retrofit or facility.
