Experts probe CFL bulb disposal

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

A team of experts from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) will today assess whether Gaborone's waste handling facilities are capable of disposing of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), which contain a toxic, mercury.

The assessment will be held at the multi-million Pula Gamodubu regional landfill, which serves Greater Gaborone and parts of Kweneng District.

SAPP officials are in town for the regional organisation's 34th General Meeting. The organisation's Environmental Sub-Committee is scheduled to lead a tour of the Gamodubu facilities this afternoon (Tuesday), to assess the capacity of the waste handling facilities to process CFL waste.

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Experts probe CFL bulb disposal

A team of experts from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) will today assess whether Gaborone's waste handling facilities are capable of disposing of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), which contain a toxic, mercury.

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