Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and other mercury-containing lamps are being used in more homes and businesses than ever before. Use of these products benefits consumers through reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills. And they benefit the environment by reducing electricity demand at fossil-fuel burning power plants.
However, fluorescent lamps do contain a small amount of mercury – CFLs average less than 4 milligrams of mercury – about the amount that would cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. By comparison, older thermometers contain about 500 milligrams of mercury – an amount equal to the mercury in 125 CFLs.
Because these lamps do contain mercury, they should be handled with care. Precautions should be taken to properly handle broken fluorescent lamps.
Affordable CFL Disposal and Recycling
Affordable CFL Disposal and Recycling
Similar to fluorescent tube lighting, CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury vapor that needs to be contained upon disposal. By purchasing the TechWaste CFL Recycling Kit, you are ensured that your used CFL light bulbs will be recycled properly by the trained and certified professionals of TechWaste Recycling, INC.
The TechWaste Recycling Kit includes both collection instructions and a prepaid return shipping label. Once your kit is filled, all that’s left is for you to ship the used bulbs to one of our licensed and certified facilities for disposal.
