Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recycling Locations

Fluorescent lights save electricity; so they are a good choice for energy conservation. However,
they do contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing, which can not go into the trash.

Drop-Off your Fluorescent Light Bulbs at these locations for Recycling:

Please call for hours of operation. Note: some locations will only accept compact fluorescent lights (CFL's), not the long tubes. Locations that do take the long tubes will only accept up to 4 foot tubes. For longer tubes, please make an appointment with the Household Hazardous Waste Program to recycle them. Household Disposal ONLY! Businesses please call (650) 363-4718 for disposal options.
*only accepts CFL's (will not take the long tubes)

North County, South County, Coastside
Google Map of Drop-Off Locations

What happens to recycled fluorescent bulbs? Lamp recyclers crush millions of fluorescent light tubes a day, safely capturing their aluminum, glass, powdered phosphorous, and mercury vapor. http://lamprecycle.org

Resources

General Electric's Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) FAQs

Environmental Working Group's Guide to Lightbulb's

The Green Action Project free communtiy based CFL recyling options for nonprofits, environmental groups, schools, community organizations, and events.

See local TV coverage for the launch of the bulb recycling program at Millbrae Lumber Company Press Event on February 4, 2009.