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How to Dispose of CFL Bulbs Responsibly

Have you chosen to make the switch to LEDs, but you still have a dozen CFL bulbs that need to be discarded first? Many people are aware that CFL bulbs should never be thrown in the trash but aren’t sure what alternative they have. At Mr. Electric of Fort Worth, we provide high quality residential and commercial electrical services for local clients including indoor and outdoor lighting installation, repair and replacement. Are you wondering how to properly dispose of your CFL bulbs? Here are some helpful suggestions. 

Why Is It Important to Properly Dispose of CFL Bulbs? 

The guys were super nice, I loved that they did the work immediately. Also after having a discussion with them about the static electricity from a lightenimg strike we had and it fried everything they suggested a surge protector to keep that from happening again. So we did that.

Dawn Boyd

Scheduled an appointment with Mr Electric of Fort Worth and received a call  they were able to show up early and had Dylan show up on time stocked with a full truck. He was able to diagnosis the issue quickly and restore my power to a few plugs that were causing the breakers to trip continuously. Dylan was very knowledgable, clearly explained the cause and how he would fix the issue, and addressed all concerns that we had. He was replaced two breakers and installed 2 new outlets along with diagnosing the problem in about an hour. Very quick and so far seems to have resolved our electrical issue. Would definitely recommend Mr Electric of Fort Worth!

Jacob Felderhoff

Dylan was so nice and always on time. Very qualified and explained everything he needed to do in a way I understood. My older house required an outside panel so I had a lot of work but Dylan and his helper worked together very well and finished on time so I was not out of power more than needed. Everything looked and worked great when done. I don't know how he was able to replace the cracked power pole and wiring on my roof so quickly and beautifully. I am very, very impressed with his skill level and would request him for any future work. The company is very well organized and office contact was a pleasure to work with(which is rare since these positions are usually underpaid)so reward her well, she is the "door" to your organization. She and Dylan sealed my deal!

Sherry Christian

Cody was professional, knowledgeable, and was able to provide me with a quick diagnosis pertaining to a wiring issue in one of my rooms. He gave me the price for the repair/modification and fixed the issue all in less than an hour. Thanks Cody!

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CFLs and fluorescent bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. While one bulb may not cause major contamination, a large collection of them inside a city dump can release enough mercury into the environment to become an issue. By recycling your CFL bulbs properly, you can avoid contributing to environmental problems, and ensure that other materials inside the bulb such as metal and glass can be used again in other products. It is also important to note that some states and cities may have legal regulations about proper CFL disposal, which means that recycling is a requirement. 

Retail Stores 

Several popular retail stores have made it fast and easy to dispose of your CFL bulbs. Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ikea, TrueValue and other large companies allow customers to bring them their CFL bulbs for proper disposal, at no charge. Check with hardware stores in your area to see which programs are available. 

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Garbage Pickup and Recycling Services 

Some local garbage pickup and recycling providers will collect CFL or mercury pickup. Call your local company or city department and ask about their policies. While some will not allow curbside pickup, many will provide a way for local residents and businesses to drop off hazardous materials at their local facility. Always call ahead to be sure, so you do not waste your time and gas money.

Mail-In Programs 

There are some bulb manufacturers and environmental organizations that offer mail-in recycling programs. In some cases, the shipping charges are taken care of by the company or institution, so you can send them off for free. Contact the company that made your current lightbulb and see if they have a recycling program in place. 

Do You Need Energy Efficient Solutions for Your Outdoor and Indoor Lighting? Call Mr. Electric

Are you ready to upgrade your indoor or outdoor lighting system? Let the team at Mr. Electric of Fort Worth improve the efficiency and convenience of your lights and electrical system. Our certified and insured electricians are ready to put their training and specialized equipment to work for your North Texas home or business. Contact our office to learn more about our wide variety of commercial and residential services or to schedule an appointment with a licensed electrician in Fort Worth, Arlington, Haslet, White Settlement, Lake Worth, Benbrook, Aledo, Weatherford, Burleson, Saginaw, Keller, HEB, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Southlake, Texas or a surrounding DFW area neighborhood.

 

 

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