Fluorescent Light Bulbs

In general, fluorescent tubes contain 94% glass, 4% ferrous and non ferrous metals, and 2% phosphor powder, it is within this phosphor powder that the most hazardous element is contained- Mercury. Mercury is a metal hazardous to human health and the environment. If the fluorescent bulb has Hg (the abbreviation for "hydrargyrum," which is the Latin name for mercury), it contains mercury and should be disposed of properly. One broken fluorescent bulb can contaminate 7,000 gallons of water with mercury.

Fluorescent light bulb recycling is now available at the ACC Recycling Division, 699 Hancock Industrial Way. This program is for ACC residents only (no businesses). Please drop off only unbroken fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulb during our operating hours of M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The following items are accepted:

• 4 foot Fluorescent bulbs
• 8 foot Fluorescent bulbs
• Horseshoe shaped Fluorescent bulbs
• Circular Fluorescent bulbs
• Compact Fluorescent bulbs

ATTENTION: Oops!! I broke a bulb. What do I do?

Click here for the EPA website which lists clean-up information.

For additional information, contact the ACC Recycling Division at (706) 613-3512.

For more information about fluorescent bulbs, visit the sites below:

Lamp Facts - Click "lamp facts" to learn more about fluorescent lamps.

Association of Lighting and Mercury Recyclers (ALMR) - Businesses can learn how to recycle their bulbs and tubes by clicking on the association link above or contact ALMR for a free "how to" CD - information available on their website.