CFL recycling: the right thing to do
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are energy-efficient and last a long time, but what’s the best way to deal with them when they burn out?
Recycle them, of course.
CFLs contain a trace amount of mercury – about the size of the period at the end of this sentence – but having large numbers of these bulbs go into landfills could present a concern for the environment. That’s why it’s important they be recycled properly.
Whether you have a bulb that has finally burned out, or want to replace CFLs with new LED bulbs, we recommend you close the loop and recycle your spent CFLs. The great news is that it’s not only easy, but free.
We’ve joined with retailers throughout our service territory to make it as convenient as possible for you to recycle your old CFL bulbs.
Large retailers that you already probably visit – like The Home Depot and Lowe’s – as well as a number of independent retailers, collect CFLs for free from their customers and recycle them. Since 2010, more than 5,300 CFLs have been recycled through this program.
This year, the CFL recycling program will be expanding even further. To stay updated on where you can recycle your CFL bulbs, visit pplelectric.com/lighting and click the “CFL Recycling” icon.
I have a old refrigerator that still works. I heard ppl picks them up.
Thomas: We do. Information on our refrigerator and freezer recycling program can be found here:
https://www.pplelectric.com/save-energy-and-money/all-rebates-and-discounts/residential/refrigerator-and-freezer-recycling.aspx
How can we get Lower Saucon Township’s information on your website as a CFL drop off? We’ve been collecting CFL’s for a few years.
Also, our container is now full, overflowing actually and there is no label on the container as to who its’ shipped through. Can you give me contact information on how to send it?
Carol: We’ve forwarded your information to the CFL recycling team and they will be giving you a call. Thanks!
We are a municipality that participates in the RecyclePak program which I thought was through PPL. It appears our previous supplier of the RecyclePak’s was Ecova but when I emailed our contact, it came back as undeliverable. Does PPL still participate in this program? Please email me or call me at 717.367.7178 M – F 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Hello! We have been collecting bulbs at Sellersville Borough as well and our container is very full, and have enough overflow for 2 containers. We would like to know if someone could stop by and get them. We appreciate all your efforts!
Thank you!!
Thank you for your collection, please visit https://www.pplelectricsavings.com/Lighting/Recycling for a location nearest to you for free recycling. Thank you for helping us keep these light bulbs out of our landfills.
Do you also Recycle florescent tubes at the location that recycle CFL’s?