How to recycle light bulbs?

The glass in the bulb has a different melting temperature than the glass in jars or bottles. A single light bulb can ruin a whole batch of perfectly recyclable glass. Light bulbs in craft projects Incandescent light bulbs can be used in many craft projects. Pinterest shows light bulbs transformed into vases, ornaments, ships in a bottle, and terrariums. Christmas lights can be used in jewelry or even to top Christmas gifts. read more

Recycling CFLs and other fluorescent bulbs allows the reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. Your area may prohibit disposal and/or require recycling. read more

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury. While switching to energy-efficient CFLs helps save energy, they must be recycled properly to prevent mercury exposure. We will make sure your bulbs go through the proper recycling process from start to finish. read more

The are three main types of light bulbs: incandescent light bulbs, compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), Generally, all three types can be recycled in the same place, and there is a nice network of recycling sites in the Bay Area and nationally. read more

Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled. Your area may prohibit disposal and/or require recycling. Some states and local jurisdictions have more stringent regulations than U.S. EPA does, and may require that you recycle CFLs and other mercury-containing light bulbs. read more