Recycle Tube Lights

Like cfl bulbs fluorescent bulbs contain mercury.

Recycle tube lights.

Your area may prohibit disposal and or require recycling. Given the current situation we encourage you to reserve your recycling for when the covid 19 pandemic has passed. If you have old christmas or string led lights these can sometimes be accepted at your local lowe s or home depot so be sure to check when you are getting ready to replace your decorative lights. In some areas it s actually illegal to dispose of fluorescent tubes in the trash so be sure to follow the proper steps in recycling your fluorescent tubes to avoid breaking the law or damaging people s health.

Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. Many recycling locations have temporarily closed and we expect more to follow. Recycle fluorescent lights cfls and hids at no charge throughout washington state. Fluorescent bulbs or tubes fall into the hazardous waste category since they also contain mercury.

Recycling cfls and other fluorescent bulbs allows reuse of the glass metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. If you want to recycle your old incandescent light bulbs you may have options available. Luckily these tubes will last up to 15 000 hours so you won t need to worry about recycling them often. Social distancing is strongly encouraged as is staying home.

Tube shaped florescent bulbs in your home or office.