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Mercury-Containing Light Bulb (Lamp) Collection and Recycling Programs Where You Live
Households and consumers can use the links below to find out where to take their used fluorescent light bulbs, including compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Businesses can learn about how to properly recycle/dispose of used mercury-containing light bulbs by visiting Universal Waste Handlers - Steps to Managing Your Universal Waste Lamps in an Environmentally-Safe Manner.
Use the links below to find out about household hazardous waste collection programs in your area. Households and consumers can often recycle/dispose of their mercury-containing bulbs by taking them to their local household hazardous waste collection program. Household hazardous waste collection programs are usually organized by counties or local solid waste authorities. These programs will vary by location. Contact your local solid waste authority for more details, or use the links below.
- In general, household hazardous waste collection programs accept waste only from residents, although some programs include small businesses as well.
- The service is usually free, though some may charge a small fee.
- Some household hazardous waste collection programs only collect these items once or twice a year, so residents will have to hold on to their light bulbs until the collection takes place. Other collection programs provide collection services throughout the year.
- In addition to mercury-containing light bulbs, these programs may also collect paints, pesticides, cleaning supplies or batteries.
Choose your region or state from the map below to find where to take your mercury-containing light bulbs (i.e. fluorescent light bulbs and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)).
To add your CFL collection program to this page, please contact:
Shayla Powell (powell.shayla@epa.gov)
Phone: 703-308-0319
