Standard light bulbs should be disposed of in normal household waste. They cannot be recycled as with regular glass, as the fine wires in glass processing are very difficult to separate out and the cost to recycle these items is prohibitive.
Keep in mind Lowe's stores offer a recycling center (usually near the entrance) that accepts plastic bags, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones. Lowe's also accepts plastic planter pots and cases in the garden center for recycling.Nov 15, 2019
Recolight fund a recycling network across the UK for recycling light bulbs. Additionally, you can take your light bulbs to your Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Take lamps and tubes to a household hazardous waste collection center or event. Find where to recycle or dispose fluorescent lamps and tubes at Where Can I Recycle My…?, or Earth 911, or call 800 CLEAN-UP (253-2687). Enter your zip code to find the nearest recycling center.
Households and consumers can often recycle mercury-containing bulbs by taking them to local household hazardous waste collection programs, which are usually organized by counties or local solid waste authorities.
Yes, light bulbs can be recycled at some out of home recycling points.
Recycling in our UK stores To help our customers recycle, we have recycle stations in many of our stores. Along with batteries you can also recycle water filter cartridges, energy saving light bulbs and non-commercial ink cartridges all in one convenient location.Jul 8, 2021
If your community has a permanent facility for accepting e-waste (and most places do), they should be able to take old light fixtures off your hands. If your community does not have an electronic waste disposal center, find out if anyone does special e-waste collection days throughout the year.Aug 11, 2015