How To Dispose Of Old Light Bulbs. Meanwhile glass can break down tear the trash container and a broken light bulb may release gases such as argon helium and nitrogen. Bulb recyclers use specialized technology to extract Mercury safely including lamp processors compact crush separation CCS HID lamp crushers distillers to vaporize Mercury.
Under the Californias Universal Waste Rule specified waste generators were permitted to send specified universal wastes to landfills but this disposal allowance has expired. You can recycle light bulbs at hardware stores. The EPA recommends that you bring old CFLs to qualified recyclers rather than disposing of them in trash cans or curbside recycling bins.
You can bring old CFLs to The Home Depot for free recycling.
Energy efficient light bulbs are a type of fluorescent lamp and can be recycled at local recycling centres. Some jurisdictions require special recycling practices for all light bulbs regardless of type so check with your local recycling facility or your County solid waste management practices to be sure. CFLs and tubes contain a small amount of mercury. 157 rows Find a light bulb recycling location near you.
