Fluorescent Light Recycling Center

Here s how it works.

Fluorescent light recycling center.

Pack your tube in newspaper or bubble wrap when transporting to a recycling center or household hazardous waste event. This means cfl and fluorescent bulbs are accepted at most hhw facilities and home depot and lowe s. Whether it s fluorescent lamps high intensity discharge hid lamps or even ballasts our prepaid return boxes help give you the greenlight on recycling. Your area may prohibit disposal and or require recycling.

Fluorescent light tubes that contain mercury or lead or that have other hazardous properties. Dave lake of colerain township has been replacing his unattractive fluorescent light bulbs in his home with new led bulbs. So he has been taking his old bulbs to lowe s and home depot for. There s no recycling market for broken fluorescent lamps.

Some states and local jurisdictions have more stringent regulations than u s. Many recycling locations have temporarily closed and we expect more to follow. Why recycle fluorescent tubes. Since 1995 green lights recycling has been protecting our environment by recycling used fluorescent lamps and high intensity discharge hid lamps.

Recycle fluorescent lights cfls and hids at no charge throughout washington state. The mercury is also hazardous allowing these bulbs to be classified as universal waste. Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. King county does not accept fluorescent bulbs and tubes includes green tipped tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs in the garbage or for disposal at its transfer stations.

See reviews photos directions phone numbers and more for fluorescent light recycling centers locations in buffalo ny. Given the current situation we encourage you to reserve your recycling for when the covid 19 pandemic has passed. You don t want it to break in your car. Currently most recycling centers only accept fluorescent tubes and cfl bulbs as these contain mercury a precious metal making it valuable.