--- title: Fluorescent Tubing Disposal description: We dispose of fluorescent tubing at Dunmow Waste Management. 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In order to ensure that your business or household remains not only compliant but also maintains its environmental responsibility, it is vital that steps are taken for safe disposal. 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In order to ensure that the florescent tubes are disposed of safely and effectively, you can use our quick and efficient service. We can provide coffin boxes, so that the tubes may be safely transported in our fully licensed caged van, wherein they will be transported to a fully compliant disposal center. Full consignment notes will be provided once the job is complete, as well as a full Waste Transfer Note to prove safe disposal. Please note, we are unable to accept tubes that have been damaged or broken. 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