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How To Safely Get Rid of Modern Lightbulbs

Wondering how to safely dispose of newer CFL and LED light bulbs? We've got the answers you need!
They promise a longer life but even compact fluorescent light bulbs go dark eventually. What to do with them once that happens can be a dilemma for homeowners, as the bulbs contain a small amount of ...
Veolia Environmental Services, Lombard, Ill., the nation’s largest fluorescent lamp recycler, has announced that retailers and other businesses can now participate in a consistent, convenient and cost ...
For years, consumers have been urged to switch to CFLs, or compact fluorescent lights, which use about one-quarter of the electricity of incandescent bulbs. But unknown to many, CFLs come with a ...
Q: Can I recycle my fluorescent light bulbs? — T. I. A: Yes, T.I., but never in your mixed recycling bin or cart! Don’t forget that there are two distinct ways to recycle something. The first is via ...
I confess that as kids, my friends and I loved to come across fluorescent light tubes that someone had thrown in the trash. We’d take them into the alley and toss them in the air. We enjoyed the ...