Does anyone know of a disposal site for the new energy saving light bulbs? I live in the state of Maryland.?

Question

I just recently learned that the new energy saving light bulbs need to be handled with care and disposed of properly. It seems these bulbs contain mercury. I know that the Ikea stores will take them but would like to know if there are other sites.

Answer 1

You MAY be able to get these lights serviced at any mom & pop hardware store.

Answer 2

I live in germantown MD. I dont know where you live, but we take ours to the County transfer station that deals with solid waste located in gaithersburg off of frederick rd (355). They take in hazardous waste on saturdays.

if you are near here and know what Im talking about this place will tell you all about it.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/swstmp...

if not you might be able to find something similar in your area by searching for it.

Answer 3

The concern is outdated as it applied to earlier models of these bulbs which had a ballast with more mercury in it than is in the current ones. All bulbs contain a little mercury and CFL's actually have less than regular bulbs now, so dispose of them as you would your regular bulbs.  You can just put them in the trash.