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Six steps before recycling mercury-containing CFL bulbs

CFL and fluorescent lamps may contain mercury; avoid breaking them and check local collection rules.

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US EPA

US EPA mercury-containing lamp recycling guidance

Link to EPA fluorescent bulb recycling guidance

EPA recommends proper recycling; disposal requirements in Korea, Japan and elsewhere may differ.

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1. Check whether the bulb is a mercury-containing CFL or fluorescent lamp rather than an LED.
2. Turn off the power, let the bulb cool, and avoid squeezing its glass.
3. Protect the intact used lamp in its original box or similar packaging.
4. Find the approved collection point and requirements from your local authority.
5. Transport it without breakage rather than mixing it with ordinary glass recycling.
6. For a broken bulb, do not vacuum immediately; follow EPA ventilation and cleanup guidance.