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title: Ballast, Lighting
description: "In general fund buildings, Maintenance Services replaces ballasts and lamps in fluorescent lights. All fluorescent lamps are disposed of by Maintenance Services through Environment, Health and Safety. To request service, call the Facilities Service Center at 734-647-2059 or visit [requests.fo.umich.edu](https://requests.fo.umich.edu).…"
url: "https://fo.umich.edu/fosg/ballast-lighting/"
updated: "2025-12-10"
category: B
---

# Ballast, Lighting

In general fund buildings, Maintenance Services replaces ballasts and lamps in fluorescent lights. All fluorescent lamps are disposed of by Maintenance Services through Environment, Health and Safety. To request service, call the Facilities Service Center at 734-647-2059 or visit [requests.fo.umich.edu](https://requests.fo.umich.edu).

The F&O Office of Campus Sustainability organizes the installation of energy-efficient lighting where possible. Learn more at [https://ocs.umich.edu/programs/energy-management/](https://ocs.umich.edu/programs/energy-management/).