On Jun 13, 8:47 pm, Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article ,
(Don Klipstein) wrote:



In most jurisdictions, household fluorescent bulbs can be disposed of in
regular trash.

They are not supposed to be. EPA suggests recycling or taking to
municipal hazardous materials disposal it at all possible. States may
restrict your ability to put these with regular trash. EPA and others
also suggest a whole different method of disposal (starting with
clearing and sealing the room for 15 minutes while the Hg dissipates)
than with regular lights. All revolves around the mercury.

No they don't, they recommend you open a window.
http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/epafactsheet-cfl.pdf