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Light bulbs – Compact fluorescent

How to safely dispose of compact fluorescent light bulbs

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off location (designated fire hall).

City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Safely dispose of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs for free at a City Eco Centre - if you bring other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

Wrap each CFL bulb in paper, place in a bag and tie it closed for drop off.

Map of household hazardous waste drop-off locations

For businesses

If you are a business with this item, please see our Business Waste resources.

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