Recyclable Mercury Products

What products can be recycled?

  • Any lamp containing mercury (LCM):
    • 1-4 ft. fluorescent tubes
    • 5-8 ft. fluorescent tubes
    • CFLs (compact fluorescent bulbs)
    • U-shape or circular lamps
    • HID lamps (high intensity discharge)
    • LPS lamps (low pressure sodium)
    • Halogen lamps
    • Neon lamps
    • UV lamps
    • Shield lamps
    • Projector lamps
    • Flood, plastic-encased spots
    • Other mercury lamps or bulbs
  • Any mercury containing device (MCD):
    • Thermostats (wall-mounted)
    • Thermometers
    • Barometers
    • Elemental or liquid
    • Uncommon ballasts or capacitors*
    • Less than 4 ft. - 2 or 4 bulb fixture
    • Greater than 5 ft. - 2 or 4 bulb fixtures

*ballasts are regularly collected at the Convenience Center near the electronics and batteries

How should products be transported for recycling?

  • Please do not tape fluorescent tubes together, even during transport.
  • If you still have the original product containers, put the spent items back in the containers during transport.
  • All items should be transported in the back seat or trunk of your vehicle, if possible, situated securely so they cannot roll around or be dislodged from the box during transport.
  • The best way to get bulbs from your home to the Convenience Center is to carefully place them in a plastic or cardboard box with a tight fitting lid. Pack in between items with balled newspaper or other packaging materials.
  • For multiple, small items: carefully wrap each item individually in newspaper and contain it in a plastic or cardboard box with a lid. You can also put these small items in airtight, sealed bags inside a box with a lid for transport as well.
  • Be sure to label storage containers if you are collecting multiple products at home and waiting to recycle them when you have a larger load.