How do I properly dispose of a CFL bulb?

Because they contain a small amount of mercury, you should take special steps when disposing of a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulb. Like paint or batteries or any other hazardous material, CFLs should not be placed in your garbage can.

The Home Depot locations throughout the LG&E and KU service territory have CFL disposal bins in each store. Visit www.homedepot.com/ecooptions for additional information about Home Depot's efforts to improve the environment.

You can also call 1-877-EARTH911 or visit www.earth911.org to find the location of the nearest CFL recycling center.

For additional information about properly disposing of CFLs, especially if they are broken or damaged, view the ENERGY STAR Disposal and Cleanup Guidelines (PDF).

For more information about mercury in CFLs, view ENERGY STAR's Mercury in CFLs Fact Sheet.