Incandescent bulbs and lamps can be tossed into the trash. If a bulb is broken, wrap it first in paper or plastic before placing it in your trash bin. This prevents broken edges from cutting through your garbage bag and creating a mess, and it helps protect you and your waste hauler from accidental injury.Sep 16, 2019
How are light bulbs disposed of?
Incandescents. Incandescent bulbs and lamps can be tossed into the trash. If a bulb is broken, wrap it first in paper or plastic before placing it in your trash bin.Sep 16, 2019
How do you dispose of high efficiency light bulbs?
- Turn off the light switch and make sure the bulb is cool to the touch. Remove the CFL from the socket.
- Store spent CFLs separately. ...
- Contact a hazardous waste recycling facility in your area. ...
- Check storage boxes for stability and secure so CFLs don't shift during transport.