Recycling of Old Assimilation Lighting by Krommenhoek Metals

Driven by the war in Ukraine, gas and electricity prices have risen sharply in recent times. This has sparked a veritable wave of investment in supplemental lighting among growers in the Westland region. This artificial light is used to supplement natural daylight in order to promote plant growth in greenhouses. Especially with winter approaching, many growers are currently opting for new lamps. This allows them to benefit from higher light output and lower energy costs.

When new lamps are installed, the old ones are discarded. The horticulture sector is distinguished by its innovative and sustainable nature. That is why a certified recycling company was sought and found for this waste product: Krommenhoek Metals in Rotterdam. They ensure optimal recycling of the old assimilation lighting. This is manually disassembled at a permanent, WEEELABEX-certified partner. Photosynthesis lamps are classified as e-waste. Quality standards have been established for this category, and these standards must be met as a minimum during collection, storage, transport, recycling, and reuse.

After dismantling, each individual part is returned toKrommenhoek Metals. From there, they are distributed to smelters and reprocessors both domestically and abroad. In this way, waste is converted into valuable raw materials. Take recovered copper, for example. It can be reused for plumbing in new-construction homes in the Netherlands. Recently, containers have already been placed on-site for various horticultural businesses. Thanks to our fast container service, the old lamps could be removed quickly and efficiently for the customer. This allows the horticulturist to focus on their own business. In addition to removal, we naturally also handle the associated environmental reporting.

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About Krommenhoek Metals
For many years, Krommenhoek Metals in Rotterdam has been a household name in the collection and processing of scrap iron and scrap metals. The company, now over eighty years old, has naturally adapted to all the developments of the times. With its comprehensive, professional, and modern services, Krommenhoek Metals can call itself a full-service provider in the field of metal recycling in the Southwest Netherlands region and throughout the Netherlands.

These old assimilation lamps have since been recycled by Krommenhoek Metals