Proper CFL disposal is important to your safety and for the environment as they contain a small amount of mercury. Many retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s and IKEA stores take back and recycle used, unbroken CFLs. Whenever possible, use local recycling options when you dispose of CFLs.

If you are disposing of your bulbs at home, seal each CFL bulb in two plastic bags and put it in your outside trash for collection. Never put any light bulb (incandescent or CFL) into an incinerator.