Burned-out fluorescent bulbs have a dark side you can avoid.
Whether you have the long, white tube-shaped bulbs on the newer style Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs), this type of bulb should never be thrown in the trash. They contain mercury, and if they break during disposal, that mercury is released into the environment, and it can build up over time. It’s a serious threat you want to prevent in our surrounding area. Take your burned-out bulbs to one of our household hazardous waste collection events, electronic waste collection events, or a retail drop-off location for recycling. You can find special collection event details here or check out the locations below that are equipped to handle these fragile products.
For details about the mercury in CFLs, visit the EPA.
Drop-Off Locations
- EWaste +
7318 Victor Mendon Road
Victor, NY 14564
Phone: 888-563-1340 - Lowes - Canandaigua (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Only)
4200 Recreation Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: 585-919-3300 - Lowes - Geneva (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Only)
3030 Sessler Drive
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: 315-781-9000
Alternatives
Need an alternative or have a lot of bulbs to unload?
Find out more from these mail-in services: