Veolia Strikes Deal with Electronics Distributor

Customers of electronic equipment distributor Rexel can now take advantage of lamp, ballast and battery recycling services offered at the company’s 325 locations across the United States.

Electrical and lighting equipment distributor Rexel can now make it easier for buyers of such equipment to recycle their end-of-life materials.

Working with Veolia Environmental Services, Lombard, Ill., Rexel will offer Recyclepak kits and bulk recycling services. Customers who purchase lamps and ballasts from a Rexel branch can now use recycling services based in the same location.

“Lighting upgrades to existing buildings usually involve replacement of lamps and ballasts,” notes Robert Stroescu, Rexel’s Dallas-based national lighting product manager. “These items must be disposed according to federal and local regulations.”

“Environmentally, the smart and responsible thing to do is to recycle the lamps,” he continues. “Our partnership with Veolia reflects our commitment to solve our customers’ problems—and protect the environment—by providing a turnkey lamp recycling solution. The customer can recycle at the same place he or she purchases lighting equipment.”

More information on the program can be obtained at local Rexel branches or on the Web at www.rexelusa.com/locations/locations.aspx.