How To Dispose Of Fluorescent Light Bulbs Home Depot. The Home Depot offers a simple and free drop-off program to help recycle old CFL bulbs at all of its locations. You can dispose of incandescent and halogen light bulbs in regular trash cans as long as theyre covered to prevent injury to waste services personnel.
How to Dispose of Fluorescent Tubes Safely. These tubes are considered universal waste and can be dropped off at a universal waste handler in large or small quantities. All stores across the US offer a CFL recycling service and some stores may accept LEDs for recycling.
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The EPA recommends that you bring old CFLs to qualified recyclers rather than disposing of them in trash cans or curbside recycling bins. Book your waste disposal appointment today. Place any soft materials inside a sealed plastic bag. But the process has become even more basic if thats possible.
