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Originally Posted by villagetinker
Actually I think they are considered hazardous waste, and should be disposed of as such. There is a twice a year hazardous waste drop-off for Sumter County. I usually just put these bulbs in a container and hold for the drop-off.
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The Resources Conservation and Recovery Act or RCRA is the Federal law that covers hazardous waste, other than PCPs. No these bubs are not hazardous waste. Some states have set standards higher than RCRA. BUT, Florescent light bulbs are rarely covered at the state level. In California they are state regulated waste. One of the very few that is concerned about these.
Now someone will surely get internet smart and quote Mercury, which is RCRA covered, makes these HW. The amount is too low. That is not to say recycling is a bad idea. But don't confuse good ideas with HW.