Check the bulb type before disposal
Recycle LED bulbs at an e-waste or recycling center
Recycle CFL bulbs at a hazardous waste or lamp recycling facility
Recycle fluorescent tubes at a hazardous waste or lamp recycling facility
Dispose of incandescent and halogen bulbs in household trash if local rules allow
Keep bulbs in their original packaging or wrap them in paper before disposal
Do not put intact CFLs, fluorescent tubes, or other mercury-containing bulbs in regular trash unless local rules permit
Do not break bulbs before disposal
Use local household hazardous waste drop-off programs for broken or special bulbs
Follow your city or waste provider’s disposal rules
Separate broken glass carefully and place it in a sealed container if required by local rules