Fluorescent tube coffins
If your business needs to safely and legally dispose of fluorescent lamps and bulbs, Correx® lamp coffins are the industry-recognised solution.
Lamp coffins are reusable containers used to store and transport waste fluorescent tubes safely. Typically manufactured from Correx® (corrugated plastic), fluorescent tube coffins prevent breakages that could lead to mercury release. They also help your business comply with UK hazardous waste and WEEE regulations. Fluorescent tube containers are also suitable for shipping and storage.
At GWP Correx, we can manufacture standard-sized or bespoke lamp coffins. By manufacturing in-house, we can also add handles, attached or removable lids, printed branding and instructions, plus a range of other options.
Please note: Correx® is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of Corplex Plastics UK Ltd, its parent, subsidiaries and/or affiliates.
Benefits of fluorescent lamp coffins
By sourcing Correx® lamp coffins from GWP, you benefit from:
What our customers say...
We would definitely recommend GWP – they provide quality materials and professional service
Shane Lloyd | Transport Manager | Veka Recycling
We have purchased a few times now, no issues and informed from the point of receiving my Purchase Order to delivering to us. Good communications, keep up the good work!
Melvin Miller | Schiedel Chimney Systems
It may have been a small problem in the scheme of a four-year multi-million pound re-development of the terminal, but sourcing of our bins had turned into quite a headache. GWP really helped us out. They quickly came up with a simple but very effective Correx solution.
Paul Wilson | Project Manager | Heathrow Terminal 2
Colours and options
Available colours and printing
Blue
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
Black
Grey
White
Additional colours are available by request, subject to minimum order quantities (MOQs). Single colour to full colour (CMYK) printing is also available. Please enquire for further details.
Material options
Standard Correx, suitable for packaging applications, is available in 3mm (450gsm), 4mm (700gsm) and 5mm (1050gsm) grades.
Our technical support and design teams can advise on a suitable grade for your specific application.
FAQs
Are lamp coffins required for fluorescent tube disposal?
Fluorescent lights are considered hazardous due to the amount of mercury they contain (enough to pollute up to 30,000 litres of water). Despite this, it is possible to recycle practically all elements of a fluorescent tube. So, in response to legislation introduced in 2015, the majority of construction businesses utilise lamp coffins to store them safely while awaiting proper disposal and recycling.
Can Correx® lamp coffins be left outside on site?
The properties of Correx® – namely its resistance to water and weather, alongside its durability and hard-wearing nature – mean that, unlike cardboard, you can safely leave Correx® fluorescent tube disposal boxes outside on site.
What sizes of fluorescent tube disposal boxes are available?
Whilst Correx® lamp coffins are typically manufactured in sizes to accommodate 4ft, 6ft and 8ft fluorescent lamps and tubes, you can specify the exact size to suit your specific use or application. This size flexibility also makes Correx® fluorescent lamp recycling boxes suitable for many other uses.
Are Correx® lamp coffins suitable for other applications?
As essentially long storage boxes, lamp coffins are suitable for numerous other applications. For example, they are ideal for use as plastic shipping boxes if you have particularly long or unusually shaped items. Equally, they are perfect for the long-term storage of sensitive artefacts or museum collections due to their acid-free, almost completely inert nature (while also protecting against moisture, dust, etc.).
Are lamp coffins easy to store and assemble on site?
Supplied flat to save space during delivery, and when not in use, Correx® lamp coffins are easy for site employees to assemble without tools or adhesives such as glue or tape.
Why GWP Correx®?
20+ years of experience
We have been designing and manufacturing Correx® solutions for more than 20 years, becoming the UK’s largest independent converter (by volume).
UK Correx® experts
Our team of designers, product experts, and production staff has extensive specialist knowledge of Correx® material and its properties.
Competitive advantage
We won’t just sell you a product – our approach means we consider your long-term costs, efficiency, sustainability and more when working with you.
A business you can trust
Although continuing to operate as an independent business, GWP Correx® is now part of Macfarlane Group PLC – the UK’s largest packaging distributor.
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