Universal Waste Recycling
Universal waste recycling through Green Century Recycling provides responsible recycling options for accepted batteries, light bulbs and lamps, ballasts, and other applicable materials. Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, we support proper handling, preparation, and recycling of materials that require special processing.
Universal Waste We Accept
Universal Waste materials require special handling and preparation. Select a material below to view accepted types, preparation requirements, and applicable recycling fees. View Fees ➜
Batteries
Responsible recycling for accepted household and commercial battery types.Â
Light Bulbs & Lamps
Recycling for accepted fluorescent tubes, CFLs, LEDs, specialty lamps, and other accepted lighting materials.Â
Ballasts
Recycling for electronic, magnetic, PCB, and unlabeled ballasts, with fees based on ballast type.Â
How to Prepare Universal Waste for Recycling ?
Preparing your materials before universal waste recycling helps ensure a faster and safer drop-off experience. Review the preparation requirements below to learn how to sort, package, and handle accepted Universal Waste items before visiting Green Century Recycling. View Prices ➜
Items that do not meet the preparation requirements above may be rejected at the time of drop-off or pickup.
- Clean
- Dry
- Free of tape
- Free of labels
- Free of cardboard
- Free of laminate
- Free of nails
- Free of glue
- Free of paint
- Free of food residue
Universal Waste Items and Fees
The following materials are accepted through our Universal Waste Recycling program. These items require recycling fees due to specialized handling, transportation, and environmentally responsible processing.
Battery fees
Alkaline
$1.50/lb
Ni-Cad, all sizes
$1.50/lb
Ni-MH, all sizes
$1.50/lb
Lithium-ion, dry cell only
$1.50/lb
Lithium primary/button cell, non-rechargeableÂ
$8.25/lbÂ
Lithium iron phosphate, LiFePO4
$1.85/lbÂ
Lithium-ion from laptops, cameras, and drillsÂ
Free
Lead acid, including cars, motorcycles, and
UPS
Free
Cell phone batteriesÂ
Free
Vape and e-cigarette batteries
$1.00/lb
AED batteries, LiMnO2 and LiSO2
$3.75/lbÂ
EV batteries
Varies; call for details
Mixed batteries not sorted by chemistry
$8.25/lb
Lamp type
Fluorescent straight tube
$0.95/lb
U-tubes and circular lamps
$1.50/lb
LED
$0.85/lb
UV fluorescent and tanning lampsÂ
$2.00/lb
CFL, compact fluorescentÂ
$0.95/lb
CCFL from dismantled LCD TVs and monitors Â
$0.75/lb
HID, mercury halide, low- and high-pressure sodiumÂ
$3.00/lbÂ
Incandescent, quartz, and halogenÂ
$1.50/lb
Specialty UV, arc, ignitron, germicidal, and projection
$3.00/lb
Coated, shatter-shield, and power-groove lamps
$2.00/lb
Spot and PAR
$3.00/lb
Xenon, including flash tubes and fire alarms
$3.00/lb
Neon
$5.50/lb
Broken or crushed fluorescent lamps Â
$2.85/lb; call for details
Mixed lamps not sorted by chemistryÂ
$4.50/lb
Ballasts
Electronic and magnetic ballasts, non-PCB
$0.25/lb
PCB ballasts manufactured before 1978 or without a legible label
$5.50/lb
Why Recycle Universal Waste?
Responsible Universal Waste recycling helps keep materials that require special handling out of the waste stream while supporting proper handling and responsible material recovery.
Reduce Waste
Keep accepted Universal Waste materials out of the general waste stream through responsible recycling.
Support Safe Handling
Proper preparation and separation help support safer handling of materials that require special processing.
Reduce Waste
Keep accepted Universal Waste materials out of the general waste stream through responsible recycling.
Support Responsible Recycling
Proper recycling helps ensure accepted materials are directed through appropriate processing channels.
Responsible Universal Waste Recycling
Universal Waste received by Green Century Recycling follows a responsible process—from collection and proper handling to sorting, recycling, and responsible material recovery.
We Collect
Accepted Universal Waste materials are received through available recycling options.
We Reuse
Materials are separated by type to support appropriate handling and processing.
We Recycle
Accepted materials are directed through appropriate recycling channels for responsible processing and material recovery.