- CFLs
Fluorescent lamps contain mercury, so take caution not to break them. Many recyclers will not accept broken lamps.
» - Fluorescent Tubes
Fluorescent lamps contain mercury, and many recyclers will not accept broken lamps. The recycling market differs for bulbs vs. tubes.
» - Halogen Bulbs
Halogen Bulbs are found in automobile headlights and residential lighting. They contain multiple components which limit the recycling market because they must be separated to have resale value.
» - Incandescent Lightbulbs
Incandescent bulbs do not contain mercury, which limits the recycling market compared to fluorescent bulbs.
» - LEDs
Light-emitting diode bulbs are energy efficient and commonly used for outdoor lighting. They do not contain hazardous metals like mercury.
» - Light Fixtures
This building material can be reused or accepted as construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
» - Lighting Ballasts
Ballasts are used in lighting to control currents. They are often accepted by recyclers that accept light bulbs.
» - Neon Lights
Neon lights contain hazardous components. The recycling market is usually limited to business quantities.
» - String Lights
Several manufacturers offer mail-in recycling programs for this product.
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