Check local recycling rules for fluorescent lights
Keep bulbs intact and avoid breaking them
Store spent bulbs in their original packaging or a secure container
Take bulbs to a household hazardous waste facility
Use a retailer or hardware store that accepts fluorescent bulb recycling
Use a certified lamp recycling service for large quantities
Separate fluorescent tubes, CFLs, and other bulb types if required
Follow special handling instructions for mercury-containing bulbs
Do not place fluorescent lights in regular trash unless local rules allow it
Recycle ballasts separately if they contain hazardous materials
Wear gloves and clean up broken bulbs according to local hazardous waste guidance