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Set Clocks Back Nov. 2 — Recycle Batteries & CFLs

…As winter approaches, it’s also a great time to replace burned-out light bulbs with energy-efficient CFL light bulbs. Old fluorescent bulbs and tubes, Ni-Cad and Lithium rechargeable and other hazardous…

Free Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

…and SPU are hosting Recycle and Save Events in October and November. Bring in your burned out CFLs to an event below, and receive a free CFL. Plus, learn about…

How to Dispose of Holiday Household Hazardous Waste

There is usually some assembly required during that holiday season, and that sometimes involves batteries, CFL light bulbs and other household hazardous waste. Fluorescent bulbs and tubes, Ni-Cad and Lithium…

Can I recycle Styrofoam curbside?

…your recycling cart can be reused or recycled at locations throughout Seattle. For free drop-off recycling services for things like CFL light bulbs, batteries, cell phones and medicine, visit www.seattle.gov/util/lookitup….

Where Does it Go? Updated look-it-up tool

…bulbs All fluorescent lights, such as tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL), contain mercury and are banned from Seattle’s garbage. Find light bulb collection sites via LightRecycle or Take It…

Don’t Dump Compact Fluorescents in the Garbage

These days many people are using compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) as an energy-saving alternative to traditional incandescent bulbs. CFLs use one-quarter less energy than incandescent bulbs and are safe…

Holiday Household Hazardous Waste

There is usually some assembly required during that holiday season, and that sometimes involves batteries, CFL light bulbs and other household hazardous waste. Fluorescent bulbs and tubes, Ni-Cad and Lithium…

November 15 is America Recycles Day

…phones are retired from use annually. An estimated 670 million fluorescent light bulbs are thrown away each year. Recycle electronic and CFL products such as TVs, computers and cell phones,…

How to Dispose of Holiday Household Hazardous Waste

There is usually some assembly required during that holiday season, and that sometimes involves batteries, CFL light bulbs and other household hazardous waste. Fluorescent bulbs and tubes, Ni-Cad and Lithium…

Recycle & Save Sat. Oct. 20 – U District

Because CFLs contain small amounts of mercury, they must be disposed of and recycled at a local collection site and not thrown in the trash. There are many convenient locations…