CFL Recycling

Safely dispose of mercury-containing light bulbs.

Keep Mercury Out of Our Environment and Give Your CFLs New Life

CFL (compact florescent light) bulbs are the curly bulbs that were a popular option for energy-efficient lighting before advancements in LED (light emitting diode) lighting made LED bulbs widely available. Because CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that consumers take advantage of local recycling options for CFLs. Nearly every part of a CFL can be recycled.

Many waste collection facilities and lighting retailers offer CFL recycling. To find recycling locations near you, use our store locator below or visit:

For more information about CFL bulbs, cleaning up broken CFLs, and CFL recycling, visit:

EPA’s CFL website

Back to Recycling

Explore More Topics

Buy Energy Saving Products Here

Start

Use Our Store Finder

Select products may be available at no cost through our Income Eligible Programs. Click here to see if you qualify.