ready2reuse

Luminaires that are no longer needed are not waste.

When you refurbish or change use, we take Monolicht luminaires back, test them technically and put suitable components back into service – in the same product or as upcycling.

since 1997
Development & manufacturing in Switzerland
modular
releasable connections, dismountable
individual
technical inspection per luminaire
The situation

During refurbishment, working luminaires end up in the skip.

Not on purpose – but because nobody takes them back, because time is short and because it is unclear what is still usable. We provide a structured route for that.

Refurbishment, luminaires surplus

Change of use, new tenant, new lighting concept: the existing luminaires are intact but no longer fit the concept.

Our solution: Return for inspection – instead of disposal on site.

Unclear what is still usable

Housing fine, electronics old? Without testing that cannot be assessed – and in doubt everything gets thrown away.

Our solution: Technical assessment by type, condition and year of construction – with a clear recommendation.

Sustainability has to be verifiable

Clients and certifications require evidence – not intentions.

Our solution: Documented take-back with details of quantity and further use.
Our principle

Test, refurbish, reuse.

Suitable components are tested, refurbished and put back into use – either in the same product or in a new context as an upcycling product. Whatever can no longer be used is sent to recycling, sorted by material.

  • Modular construction makes components individually detachable
  • Assessment always individual – by type, condition, year
  • Electronics are assessed separately (ageing, standards, efficiency)
  • Feedback with a recommendation: repair, reuse or recycling
Take-back and refurbishment of luminaires
Criteria

What can typically be reused.

So that you can gauge what is realistic in your project even before enquiring:

Component
Assessment
Suitability
Luminaire housing
Robust metal parts, mostly durable and independent of the technology
well suited
Mechanical components
Brackets, suspensions, mounting plates
well suited
Covers & optics
Only after technical inspection – yellowing and scratches change the light
after inspection
Electronic components
Subject to ageing and changing standards – efficiency and safety decide
Case by case
Important: Actual reusability is always assessed individually. You receive a clear recommendation before anything happens.
Process

From enquiry to reuse.

Four clearly defined steps – you always know where your luminaires stand.

Step 1

Submit an enquiry

You report type, quantity and timing. Please also give the PA number – it has been on the luminaire label since 2017. It lets us determine components and quantities precisely.

Step 2

Take-back

We arrange the take-back and settle logistics and dates with you or your contractor.

Step 3

Technical inspection

Assessment by type, condition and year – including a separate evaluation of the electronics.

Step 4

Repair · Reuse · Recycling

You receive the recommendation and we implement it – reuse or recycling sorted by material.

No PA number available? For luminaires from before 2017, photos of the luminaire and the type plate are enough – we identify the type from our manufacturing records.
Sustainability that works

A cycle, not a declaration of intent.

Because we develop and manufacture in Switzerland, we can assess, open and return our luminaires to service even years later.

since 1997
Development & manufacturing in Switzerland
up to 20 years
spare parts still partly available
sorted by material
recycling when reuse is not possible

„A luminaire you can take apart is a luminaire you can save. Anything else is a waste of raw material.”

Related

Two routes, one cycle.

ready2repair

Luminaire faulty but still in use? We replace the component – not the luminaire.

To ready2repair →

Refurbishment

Modernise an existing installation: new technology in the existing housing.

To refurbishment →
Contact

You are refurbishing – we take them back.

Report type, quantity and timing. We clarify what can be reused and organise the take-back.

Or directly by e-mail to ready2cycle@monolicht.ch – please state type, quantity, timing and, if available, the PA number.