Check the bulb type before disposal
Recycle compact fluorescent bulbs at a hazardous waste or recycling facility
Recycle fluorescent tubes at a designated recycling drop-off
Recycle LED bulbs if local recycling accepts them
Dispose of incandescent and halogen bulbs in regular trash if allowed locally
Wrap broken bulbs carefully in paper or place them in a sealed container before discarding
Use a local household hazardous waste program for broken fluorescent or mercury-containing bulbs
Follow local recycling and waste rules for your area
Never place intact fluorescent bulbs in regular trash if local rules prohibit it
Never put lightbulbs in curbside recycling unless accepted by your local program