How To Throw Out Fluorescent Bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs are very breakable and can shatter into a million pieces if they are not handled correctly. Theres no recycling market for broken fluorescent lamps.
CFL bulbs contain mercury which is toxic to humans and pets. Contact your local household hazardous waste agency. However these bulbs should never be thrown away in household trash.
Recycling involves depositing the bulbs at waste collection centers from where they go into industrial processing hubs that reuse the bulb to make something else.
Twist-ties optional Think twice before throwing away a light bulb. Some states will require recycling while others require hazardous waste disposal. We researched it for you. Ask them about any fees that may apply.
