Those curlicue bulbs have been around long enough that some are starting to burn out.And they don't belong in the landfill. "I know, just from talking to people, that we needto get the word out," said ...

A It has been a chore trying to find a place to dispose of compact fluorescent lights. But it's getting easier as more places are accepting them, sometimes free of charge. And collection boxes may ...

Answer Man: I understand the new light bulbs contain mercury and should be disposed of properly. How do we dispose of them? If one breaks, do we clean it up? I broke one and used a vacuum to clean it ...

Q We are being urged to use more-efficient fluorescent bulbs. How does one dispose of these? The notice on the package states: "Manage in accord with disposal laws." I heard a long time ago that the ...

Green Lights Initiative spreads awareness on how to properly dispose of the most common types of light bulbs. In today’s environmentally conscious world, most people are used to recycling glass ...

You bought compact fluorescent light bulbs to save energy. Now, having done your part to help the environment, you’re stuck with a significant source of mercury pollution. Unlike conventional light ...

WILLMAR -- Wal-Mart stores across the state will be housing receptacles Saturday for the community to safely dispose of their burnt-out fluorescent light bulbs and fluorescent lamps for free. Each ...

Q. Are fluorescent bulbs supposed to be taken to the recycle center? Can you just throw them in the trash for the standard garbage pick up? Iowa and/or Illinois? -- Ken, Moline Home Depot has a ...

Q: Can I recycle my fluorescent light bulbs? — T. I. A: Yes, T.I., but never in your mixed recycling bin or cart! Don’t forget that there are two distinct ways to recycle something. The first is via ...

With sales of compact fluorescent light bulbs now described as brisk across King County, what's to be done with these mercury-burdened lamps once they burn out? The answer is complicated and can be ...