The Question:

What is the problem with old fluorescent light tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)?

 

The Answer:

Fluorescent tubes contain mercury and should not go into the County's Landfill. The new "Green" fluorescent tubes contain less mercury than other tubes; however, they still should not be landfilled. Private residents can bring their old tubes to the Household Hazardous Waste Center. From there they are shipped to a recycling facility where the mercury is safely recovered for reuse.   We understand that Home Depot and Ikea stores have programs that accept CFLs.  These are the only two local stores we are aware of that accept CFLs.

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