Like other household hazadous waste such as batteries and paint cans, don't throw burned out CFLs into the garbage. Recycling CFLs reuses mercury, glass, metals, plastics and other materials in the bulbs. In addition, CFLs last six to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, therefore you don't need to dispose of them often.

We partner with local stores and communities to offer free CFL recycling. Drop off burned out bulbs at these locations:

BARTELL DRUGS

• 3601 6th Ave., Tacoma
• 2700 Bridgeport Way W., University Place

HOME DEPOT

• 7050 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma
• 4602 Center St., Tacoma
• 101 152nd St. E., Spanaway
• 303 35th Ave. S.E., Spanaway

LOWE'S

• 2701 S. Orchard St., Tacoma
• 5115 100th St., S.W., Lakewood
• 3511 5th St. S.E., Puyallup

CITY OF TACOMA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY

• 3510 S. Mullen St., Tacoma

HIDDEN VALLEY TRANSFER STATION

• 17925 Meridian St. E., Puyallup