Disposal of T5 Bulbs

[02f350psd]

Where does everyone dispose of T5 blubs that are no good? Thanks!

 

[Tone]

The trash

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[02f350psd]

Thought there was mercury in fluorescent blubs?

 

[Matt L.]

There should be a center in your area that will accept them. Traditionally, people put them in the trash, but you are correct in that they do contain a small amount of mercury. Visit the EPA's Web Site to find a recycling location in your area.

Matt

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

We usually wait until the town does a special drop off event, but I heard Lowes will recycle them for you. I have never checked on this, and it might just be certain Lowes locations, but it's worth a phone call.

 

[Matt L.]

Also, if the bulb is already broken or shattered, please just dispose of it in the trash. Seal it in a separate plastic bag if necessary. The health risk from the minimal amount of mercury present is far outweighed by the danger from broken glass.

I think any store that sells fluorescent bulbs is required to accept them for recycling. The same is true for batteries.

Matt

 

[Rick C]

Lowe's will take them. It lists stores that have the recycling on the website. I know the Seekonk store takes them.

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