Mercury-Containing Lamps and Devices

Many fluorescent lamps and other devices contain small amounts of elemental mercury, a toxic metal that can harm people and the environment if it is not disposed of properly.

Accepted Items

The following mercury-containing items are accepted for recycling:

• Fluorescent lamps and light bulbs
• Thermostats and switches
• Thermometers and manometers
• High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps
• Metal halide lamps
• Mercury vapor lamps
• Low-pressure sodium vapor lamps
• High-pressure sodium vapor lamps

How to Prepare Items for Drop-Off

• Do not place lamps or bulbs in household trash.
• Do not tape lamps or bulbs together.
• Whenever possible, place used lamps in the packaging from the replacement lamp.
• Store lamps in a safe location to prevent breakage.
• If a bulb breaks, carefully place the broken pieces in a heavy-duty plastic bag before transporting them.