How to dispose off used fluorescent tube lights?
I have an idea of what we call a disposal of fluorescent tube lamps: Just follow this simple instruction: Air out the room for 15 minutes and have people and pets leave the room. Shut off any ventilation system. Put on gloves and a dust mask to reduce lung and skin exposure. Scoop up broken glass and powder using stiff paper or cardboard. Place them in a glass jar with a metal lid, such as a canning jar as a first option. As a second option, put them in a sealed plastic bag. Put any large sections of a broken bulb in plastic bags and seal them tightly. To prevent a puncture, tape a cardboard toilet paper or paper towel tube or cardboard fluorescent bulb packaging over the broken end. Use duct tape or other sticky tape to lift off any smaller glass pieces or powder. Afterward, vacuum any carpeting, if applicable. Remove the vacuum bag and seal it in a plastic bag. Throw out bedding or clothing that came in direct contact with mercury. Seal it in a plastic bag. Wipe shoes in direct conta
