Home Depot's nationwide take-back program allows customers to recycle their expired CFLs at no charge. Customers can give expired and unbroken CFL bulbs to a store clerk behind the returns desk. The bulbs are managed by an environmental management company which coordinates CFL packaging, transportation and recycling.
Does Lowe's or Home Depot recycle fluorescent tubes?
The biggest market for CFL recycling is retailers (like Home Depot and Lowe's), which accept them for free but only from consumers. CFLs are more widely purchased by consumers in these retail stores, whereas fluorescent tubes are more often used in offices.
Does Lowe's recycle CFL bulbs?
Lowe's offers in-store recycling for plastic plant pots, plastic bags, CFL bulbs and rechargeable batteries! ... Simply collect your CFL bulbs and drop them into the appropriate in-store recycling bin, and Lowe's will take care to dispose of them properly.Apr 22, 2019
How can a light bulb be recycled?
Incandescent light bulbs and halogen light bulbs do not contain any hazardous materials, so it's acceptable to throw these directly into the trash. They are recyclable, but because of the specialized processes necessary to separate the materials, they're not accepted at all recycling centers.Jun 28, 2018
Does Lowes have CFL recycling?
Lowe's offers in-store recycling for plastic plant pots, plastic bags, CFL bulbs and rechargeable batteries! ... Simply collect your CFL bulbs and drop them into the appropriate in-store recycling bin, and Lowe's will take care to dispose of them properly.Apr 22, 2019