How Do You Throw Away Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Properly dispose of fluorescent bulbs. You can also call 800-CLEAN-UP for help finding an appropriate disposal center near you.
Your disposal options include recycling or bringing the bulbs to a hazardous waste center. Recycling them is best for ensuring they stay out of landfills. Since energy-efficient practices are so necessary in the current state of our world you must do your part and recycle fluorescent tubes correctly and with care.
Some municipalities require broken fluorescents to be taken to the recycling center while others will tell you to dispose of them with the.
Although its not such a big deal -- from an environmental standpoint -- when you toss an incandescent bulb a broken CFL can be a dangerous thing because of the mercury that it releases once broken. You can also call 800-CLEAN-UP for help finding an appropriate disposal center near you. Also you must never throw out light bulbs with your household waste. The requirements discussed below do not apply to households which are exempt from these and other hazardous waste rules.
