Fluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs
Hazardous materialFluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should never go in the trash. Home Depot takes back unbroken CFL bulbs for free at an in-store bin. LED bulbs don't contain mercury but many of the same drop-off points accept them too.
Curbside recycling?
No
Do not put fluorescent tubes or CFL bulbs in curbside recycling or trash, they can break and release mercury vapor.
Safety note
CFL and fluorescent tube bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. If one breaks, ventilate the room and avoid vacuuming the debris (vacuuming can spread mercury vapor).
How to prepare it
- Keep bulbs intact, do not break them intentionally
- Transport in original packaging or a padded box if possible
Retailer & manufacturer take-back programs
- Home Depot CFL Bulb Recycling
Home Depot stores keep a free recycling bin near the entrance for unbroken CFL bulbs, no purchase or receipt required.
Common fees
Free at Home Depot
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Transporting it safely
Handle gently to avoid breakage in transit.
Recycling locations
Showing locations in our covered metros. Choose a metro to see only the locations there.
17 locations in covered metros
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
Verified550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
Verified1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
Verified10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents. Small businesses may use the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program for a fee.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents. A state-issued photo ID is required at the security gate, this location is inside a water reclamation plant.
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗1200 W. City Ranch Rd., Palmdale, CA
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
- Fees
- Free for Los Angeles County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Los Angeles County residents.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗EDCO Recycling & Transfer Center
Verified2755 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, open select Saturdays, check the current schedule before visiting
- Fees
- Free for Los Angeles County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Los Angeles County residents.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗Environmental Collection Center
Verified6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX
- Hours
- Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Fort Worth residents; free for unincorporated Tarrant County residents with a voucher obtained from the county in advance
- Appointment
- Not confirmed
- Residency
- City of Fort Worth residents (proof of residence via a current water bill or driver's license) and residents of some other participating jurisdictions. Unincorporated Tarrant County residents must request a voucher from Tarrant County Engineering Services before visiting, this facility does not accept commercial, business, or industrial waste from anyone.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗Brennan Drop-off Station
Verified2400 Brennan Ave., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗6260 Old Hemphill Rd., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗Southeast Drop-off Station
Verified5150 Martin Luther King Jr. Fwy., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗301 Hillshire Dr., Haslet, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗Home Chemical Collection Center
Verified11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX
PaintBatteries (Household & Rechargeable)Motor Oil & Automotive FluidsFluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs+7 more- Hours
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for residents of participating cities (Addison, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, and unincorporated Dallas County). A minimum $100 fee applies for non-participating cities.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- A driver's license plus a water bill or other utility bill as proof of address in a participating city.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle fluorescent tubes & cfl/led bulbs?
- Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should never go in the trash. Home Depot takes back unbroken CFL bulbs for free at an in-store bin. LED bulbs don't contain mercury but many of the same drop-off points accept them too.
- Can fluorescent tubes & cfl/led bulbs go in curbside recycling?
- Do not put fluorescent tubes or CFL bulbs in curbside recycling or trash, they can break and release mercury vapor.
- Is there a safety concern with fluorescent tubes & cfl/led bulbs?
- CFL and fluorescent tube bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. If one breaks, ventilate the room and avoid vacuuming the debris (vacuuming can spread mercury vapor).
Last verified 2026-08-29
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