Fluorescent Lights & CFLs

Fluorescent, high-pressure sodium, mercury vapor, metal halide and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are often preferred over incandescent lamps because they use significantly less energy. However, all of these lamps contain mercury, a potent neurotoxin. Safe disposal of mercury-containing lamps is essential in preventing environmental contamination and avoiding health side-effects of mercury exposure in humans and animals. When recycled properly, nearly 100% of all lamp components can be reused. A recycling charge is likely to be imposed to cover the cost of processing. The service charge, minimum quantity of lamps, and pick-up schedule can be determined cooperatively with your chosen recycling provider. WasteCap Nebraska business members qualify for discounts on lamp recycling.

Households and some businesses can take advantage of a growing network of fluorescent lamp collection sites across Nebraska. Many public libraries and hardware stores have already signed on to participate in a WasteCap Nebraska program, named “Another Bright Idea.” Some sites have the capacity to accept quantities generated by businesses. To find out where collection sites are, visit www.anotherbrightidea.info.

Consult these resources for more information:
Another Bright Idea
http://www.wastecapne.org/anotherbrightidea/
WasteCap Nebraska has created a network of collection sites for used fluorescent lamps across Nebraska. Consult this site to find a local drop-off site. WasteCap Nebraska business members can take advantage of reduced rates on fluorescent lamp recycling.

Mercury-Containing Light Bulb (Lamp) Regulatory Framework
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/lamps/frame.htm
This page provides regulatory history and guidance.

Locations listed alphabetically by city.

Waste Management Lamp Tracker Inc.
Other Mail-In,
Work Phone: 1-888-537-4874 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
Home Depot
Other Statewide,
Add to Address Book Updated 536 days ago
A-Tec Recycling
Work 5745 Northeast 17th Street Des Moines, IA
Work Phone: 1-800-551-4912 Work Phone: 515-263-6970 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 334 days ago
The Retrofit Companies
Work 2960 Yorkton Boulevard Little Canada, MN
Work Phone: (800)274-1309 Home Phone: (507)455-2181 http://www.retrofitcompanies.com
Add to Address Book Updated 200 days ago
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TechWare Recycling
Work 1835 W O St Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-326-9797 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
EcoStores Nebraska
Work 530 West P Street Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-477-3606 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 334 days ago
Lowe's
Work 6101 Apples Way Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-420-3660 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 234 days ago
Voss Lighting
Work 5200 South 16th Street Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-328-2283 Work Phone: 1-800-733-8677 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
Lincoln True Value
Work 1550 S Coddington Ave Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-435-2120
Add to Address Book Updated 333 days ago
QP Ace Hardware
Work 945 South 27th Street 3800 Old Cheney Rd Ste B 1401 Superior Street Lincoln, NE
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
Murphy's QP Do it Best Store
Work 1554 North 48th Street Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-466-9852
Add to Address Book Updated 333 days ago
Baker Ace Hardware
Work 801 N St. Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-475-4081
Add to Address Book Updated 334 days ago
Bishop Heights True Value
Work 4200 S. 27th St. Lincoln, NE
Work Phone: 402-420-0077
Add to Address Book Updated 334 days ago
Wolfe Ace Hardware
Work 6118 Havelock Avenue Lincoln, NE
Home Phone: 402-466-7707
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
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DataShield
Work 1528 N. 16th St. Omaha, NE
Work Phone: 402-898-5000 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 184 days ago
Safety Kleen
Work 13915 A Plz Omaha, NE
Work Phone: 402-333-6321 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
Under The Sink
Work 4001 S. 120th St. Omaha, NE 68137
Work Phone: 402-444-7465 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
Univar USA, Inc.
Work 3002 F Street Omaha, NE
Work Phone: 402-733-3266 Work Phone: 1-800-909-4897 Visit Website
Add to Address Book Updated 332 days ago
DataShield
Work 1528 N. 16th St. Omaha, NE
Work Phone: 402-898-5000
Add to Address Book Updated 184 days ago