How Do You Recycle Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (or CFLs) are an easy way to save energy and money, but they aren’t easy to dispose of after they break or exceed their long life. Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury that can harm the environment so you must recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs so the mercury doesn’t leech into the environment. Not all recycling centers can handle CFLs, so here are some tips to get you started on your recycling journey. Contact your local garbage pickup and ask if they take compact fluorescent bulbs. Not all garbage pickup services do, but it is worth asking. Many cities now offer compact fluorescent drop-off recycling services or arrange special drop-off days. This information might not be common knowledge so check out your city’s website or call the sanitation department. Home Depot, IKEA, and other retailers are beginning to take back compact fluorescent light bulbs. If the place you bought your bulbs doesn’t have a recycling program, write a letter to the manager r
