Note: Broken Fluorescent lamps must be managed as hazardous waste. Submit a completed Hazardous Waste Pickup Request for proper disposal. Purdue personnel can submit a notification requesting pickup ...

Recycling facilities collect glass and mercury from thrown-away fluorescent bulbs, but discarded lighting could also supply rare-earth metals for reuse. The 17 metals referred to as rare earths ...

If you have old incandescent bulbs to recycle, check local specialized or mail-in services. Compact fluorescent lights are popular because they use less energy than incandescent bulbs; they’re ...

The safe handling, storage and proper disposal of any mercury-containing light bulbs is an important safety consideration for all persons who service these style of lighting fixtures. The University ...