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Recycle your spent CFLs and linear tubes
Fluorescent lamps should be disposed of properly with other household hazardous waste products such as pesticides, paint, batteries and thermostats.
Lane County Waste Management, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and local electric utilities in the Eugene-Springfield community have teamed up to create a convenient residential recycling program for spent CFLs and linear fluorescent tubes (4-foot maximum on tubes).
Why recycle
Fluorescent lamps contain an extremely small amount of mercury, which is what makes them so efficient. The amount of mercury is so small that it does not post a health risk to your family. However, we are working to keep large accumulations of these lamps out of the landfills.
Recycling locations
Simply take your spent bulbs to one of the following locations:
| Eugene |
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| Aqua Serene |
2836 West 11th Avenue |
| Brighter Homes Lighting |
1968 West 6th Avenue |
| EPUD Energy Store |
33733 Seavey Loop Road |
| Eugene True Value Hardware |
2825 Willamette Street |
| Greater Goods |
515 High Street |
| Heinke Electrical & LIghting |
645 Adams Street |
| Jerry's Home Improvement Center |
2600 Hwy 99 North |
Lane Electric Cooperative
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787 Bailey HIll Road |
| NextStep Recycling |
2101 West 10th Avenue |
| The Green Store |
500 Olive Street |
| Springfield |
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| B&I True Value Hardware |
5790 Main Street |
| Jerry's Home Improvement Center |
2525 Olympic Street |
| Oregon's Constant Gardener |
423 Q Street |
| Junction City |
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| B&I True Value Hardware |
120 West 6th Avenue |
How to clean up broken fluorescent lamps
In the unlikely event a bulb breaks, be certain to sweep up (don't vacuum) all of the glass fragments and phosphor powder. Place the broken pieces in a plastic bag and wipe the area with a damp paper towel to pick up any stray shards of glass or fine particles. Put the used towel in the plastic bag as well. Take to the Lane County Glenwood Transfer Station for recycling.
Additional tips
- To reduce the risk of bulb breakage and contamination, wrap the bulb in a sealed plastic bag.
- Never incinerate fluorescent lamps.
- If your ENERGY STAR® qualified bulb fails within its two-year warranty period, return it to the place of purchase for a replacement bulb, and fill out a CFL failure card.
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