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Steps for Safely Disposing of a Broken CFL Light bulb

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When a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL - shown above before breaking) breaks, you must handle the contents with a bit more care as it contains mercury which is very toxic. NotMartha.org goes through the steps she took to thoroughly clean herself and the are where the bulb broke and also points us to the cleanup procedures recommended by the EPA.

Charles & Hudson | March 28, 2008 | Comments () |

 

 

  • TracyHidgins
    Thanks - didn't realize they were so dangerous. Wish there was an easy way to recycle these.
  • Allison
    Great to know. I get frustrated because they say the bulbs will last for 5 years or more, but when you use them 4-5 hours each day, they burn out pretty quickly.
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