Friday, February 15, 2008

When The Bulb Burns Out

Energy efficent compact florescent bulbs are a great way to reduce energy costs in your home, but they contain small amounts of mercury, so they don't belong in your regular trash. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends recycling the bulbs.
To find out about recycling options in your area check out http://www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling.

Hazardous Waste disposal is available in Collier County through Waste Management
http://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?page=691.

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