Disposing of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Information on disposal of bulbs containing mercury, including CFLs
Compact fluorescent lighting presents special disposal considerations. These CFLs contain mercury and should not be thrown out with the regular garbage disposal.
Recycling Locations
- Alachua County Waste Collection
Visit one of the 5 Alachua County Rural Collection Centers located across the county or at the Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection Center. - George's Hardware
3424 W University Avenue, Gainesville - Hawthorne Ace Hardware
6910 SE 221st Street, Hawthorne - Indigo: Green Solutions for a Healthy Home
322 SW 4th Avenue, Gainesville
When recycling old CFLs, Indigo will also give you a 10-percent discount on a new one. - The Lighting Gallery
2430 NW 6th Street, Gainesville - Zell's Ace Hardware
3727 W University Avenue, Gainesville
Accepts old CFLs for recycling when customers purchase new CFLs. - Home Depot
5150 NW 13th Street and 7107 NW 4th Boulevard, Gainesville
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