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Battery & Bulb Recycling
Safe Disposal for Hazardous Waste
SEAM provides compliant recycling for batteries and fluorescent bulbs in Sioux Falls and across the Upper Midwest. From small office drop-offs to large-scale business collections, we ensure safe handling, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection at every step.
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Why Proper Recycling Matters
Batteries and fluorescent bulbs contain materials like lead, cadmium, lithium, and mercury that can be hazardous if not managed properly. Recycling with SEAM not only reduces these risks but also allows valuable materials such as metals and glass to be recovered and reused.
Environmental contamination of soil and water
Mercury vapor release into the air
Fire hazards from lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries
Heavy fines and penalties under state and federal regulations
Types of Batteries We Accept
SEAM accepts a wide variety of business and commercial batteries, including:
- Alkaline – single-use consumer and office batteries
- Lead-Acid & UPS – vehicle, industrial, and backup power batteries
- Lithium-Ion – laptop, mobile phone, and rechargeable tool batteries
- Nickel-Based – NiCd and NiMH rechargeable batteries
- Mercury Batteries – specialty and older button cells
- Have something else? Contact us!
Many states, including South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, and more, prohibit lead-acid batteries from landfills. On the federal level, NiCd and Pb batteries must be recycled. SEAM helps ensure your business stays compliant with these regulations.
Types of Bulbs & Lamps We Accept
SEAM recycles a wide range of bulbs, including:
- Fluorescent Tubes – long, short, U-bent, and circular
- Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
- HID Lamps – mercury vapor, metal halide, high-pressure sodium
- Halogen & Incandescent Bulbs
- UV & Neon Lamps
- Non-PCB Ballasts and lamp components
- Have something else? Contact us!
Fluorescent and specialty lamps are regulated under federal and state laws due to mercury content. All lamps are processed to recover metals, glass, and other reusable materials while ensuring mercury is contained and managed safely.
Compliance You Can Trust
SEAM is a certified provider of IT asset disposition and electronics recycling. Our standards cover data security, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety, so you can trust that your batteries and bulbs are being handled according to the highest regulations.
SEAM Ensures Safe Handling
Containers and guidance provided to reduce risks during storage.
SEAM shipments meet DOT and EPA regulations for hazardous waste handling.
Batteries and lamps are processed to recover valuable materials while neutralizing hazardous components.
Documentation provided for compliance audits and internal sustainability reporting.