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How should I recycle a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL)?

April 26, 2017bulb CFL compact fluorescent recycle

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How should I recycle a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL)?

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For recommendations on the safe recycling of compact fluorescent light bulbs, visit recycleabulb.com. There are also some retailers (such as Home Depot and IKEA) who are collecting CFLs at stores as part of their recycling program. Or, contact your local county’s recycling center. How should I clean up a broken compact fluorescent bulb (CFL)? Because CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines.