Things You'll Need:
- Internet connection
- Burned out light bulbs
- Plastic bags
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Step 1
Use the Internet to check your state's recycling policy (see Resources). Type in your state's name and the words environmental regulatory agency into a search engine. Your local town or city hall also has information about nearby recycling facilities.
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Step 2
Remove burned out bulbs from the socket carefully. If your town or city has a receiving center or recycling facility for fluorescent light bulbs, collect and drop off your burned out bulbs. Otherwise, go on to step 3.
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Step 3
Place the energy savings light bulb inside a plastic bag and tie it firmly shut. Dispose of your burned out energy saving light bulbs with your regular trash.
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Step 1
Sweep up all the shards of a broken bulb together and place them in a tightly closed plastic bag. Double bag the broken pieces by tying another plastic bag around the first.
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Step 2
Launder your clothing if glass shards touch your clothing or other fabrics. Use a damp paper towel to wipe your shoes down and pick up any fragments that might be left behind.
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Step 3
Air out the room for at least fifteen minutes and don't allow children or pets to come in.
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Step 4
Dispose of the broken energy saving light bulb at a recycling facility or in your trash.
