Are Light Bulbs Recyclable?
Whether a light bulb is recyclable depends on a number of factors. Metal parts, type of glass and mercury content are all significant things to consider before recycling a light bulb. Does this Spark an idea?
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Age of Light Bulb
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The older, traditional incandescent bulbs are not recyclable. It is recommended to throw incandescent bulbs away with your regular trash.
Type of Light Bulb
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The compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that manufacturers offer are better for a number of reasons, most importantly, the fact that they last longer, thus creating less waste.
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Recycling CFLs
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The CFLs are recyclable only if taken to the proper recycling center. They cannot be recycled with other glass products because they contain metal.
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References
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