Fluorescent light bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, a toxic metal. Fluorescent bulbs such as CFL bulbs, tube lights, and U-shaped lights must be disposed of at the following locations or through the Kent County SafeChem Program.
Incandescent, halogen and most other light bulbs contain no mercury and therefore may be placed in your trash.
Home Depot
800-466-3337Accepts rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs, and old incandescent holiday light strings.
Multiple locations.
Lowe’s Home Improvement
800-445-6937Accepts appliances, plastic plant trays/pots/tags, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, CFL bulbs, and plastic shopping bags.
Multiple locations.
Lowell Light & Power
127 N Broadway StLowell, MI 49331
616-897-8402
Accepts compact fluorescent bulbs.
SET Environmental Inc.
1040 Market Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
616-235-1500
Accepts hazardous materials, including fluorescent lamps, and electronics from businesses, farms and schools (fee based).
Waste Management, Inc.
866-797-9018Accepts compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), batteries, household electronics, and syringes/lancets.
Mail-in program.