CFL Recycling

CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, about enough to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. So it's important to remember that when a CFL burns out, you should recycle it.

CFL recycling options include:

The Environmental Protection Agency has more information about mercury and the environment.

See more ways to save energy and money

Save on new CFL bulbs with SRP discounts at participating stores

Make a power-wise decision to switch to CFL bulbs and take advantage of SRP discounts at the participating retailers featured below.

How much energy can you save with CFLs? Find out.

You can learn how to choose the right CFL bulbs through the SRP PowerWise program.

Store Offer Locations
Costco Wholesale
 Discounts on CFL bulb multipacks Available at participating Costco Wholesale stores
The Home Depot
 Save up to $2 on a 4-pack of n:vision spiral CFLs Discounts are also available on other CFL bulbs. Available at participating Home Depot stores.
Wal-Mart
 6-pack 13-, 20- and 26-watt CFL bulbs discounted up to $3. Discounts also available on select ceiling fan, daylight and dimming CFLs. Available at participating Wal-Mart stores
Sam's Club
 Get an 8-pack of 13-watt GE Energy Smart CFLs for $6.86 - a savings of $4. Discounts are also available on other GE CFLs. Available at participating Sam's Club stores

Offer details

  • Offer is good while supplies last.
  • SRP reserves the right to change or terminate the offer without prior notice.
  • SRP makes no representations and provides no warranty or guarantee with respect to the product or offer.
  • Participants of the offer are responsible for understanding the mercury content in a CFL and disposing of them properly.

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