What is the best way to dispose of a CFL bulb?
• Like paint, batteries,thermostats, and other hazardous household items, CFLs should be disposed of properly. DO NOT throw CFLs away in your household garbage if better disposal options exist. To find out what to do first check the following website: www.earth911.org where you can find disposal options by using your zip code or by calling 1-877-EARTH911 for local disposal options. Additional information is available at www.lamprecycle.org. Also, some retailers are currently exploring take-back programs. • Check with your local waste management agency (MO & KS) for recycling options and disposal guidelines in your community. Home Depot stores accept CFLs (unbroken) at no charge as part of the companys Eco Options program. If no other options are available, place the CFL in a plastic bag and seal it before putting it in the trash. If your waste agency incinerates its garbage, you should search a wider geographic area for proper disposal options. Never send a CFL or other mercury-contain
