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How do I dispose of fluorescent light bulbs in Washington state?

How do I dispose of fluorescent light bulbs in Washington state?

Check with your local health department, solid waste agency, or landfill for specific requirements, as well as recycling or disposal options. If you have a small number of mercury lights to recycle, take them to a LightRecycle Washington collection center. You can recycle up to 10 lights per day at no cost.

Does Lowes dispose of fluorescent tubes?

What should I never put in my recycling bin? Keep in mind Lowe’s stores offer a recycling center (usually near the entrance) that accepts plastic bags, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones.

Where to recycle fluorescent lamps in Washington State?

We support Fluorescent lamp recycling and disposal for the following cities and counties in Washington. Click here for more recycling information in Washington. Washington is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Where can I dispose of fluorescent light bulbs?

Check the yellow pages of your telephone book for “Hazardous Waste Disposal”, “Waste Disposal”, “Waste Recycling”, etc., to obtain a list of vendors servicing your area. Some distributors/retailers provide waste management services, offering a convenient, one-stop shopping arrangement for lamp purchasing and spent lamp management.

Is it OK to recycle a CFL bulb?

Recycling CFLs and other fluorescent bulbs allows reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. Your area may prohibit disposal and/or require recycling.

Where to dispose of hazardous waste in Snohomish County?

Improper disposal of HHW can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. The Snohomish County HHW facility is free to residential customers, with the exception of latex based paint (see below). For loads larger than 40 gallons call prior to arrival.