Light globes and tubes - fluorescent and energy saving
Fluorescents should be handled carefully as they contain mercury, a toxic metal, that may be harmful if the globes are damaged or broken.
Globes should be sealed inside a box or bagged and taken to a major waste facility.
Disposal / recycling options
Business or community recycling programs
See Recycling Near You for recovery options.
Notes and conditions
- Disposal is limited to domestic quantities
- Globes disposed of in general waste bins must be secured in a bag or box and fit inside the bin with the lid closed.