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Default How should I dispose of a fluorescent tube?

On Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:17:11 +0100, ARWadsworth wrote:

"MM" wrote in message
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It's an 18" one from the kitchen. Never had one before, so I don't
know whether it goes into landfil, recycling or whatever. Surely I
won't have to make a 28 miles round trip to the council tip? It'd work
out cheaper to mail it to them.

Is there not a returns policy, like now for batteries?

MM


Try

1. Open dustbin lid.
2. Place lamp into the bin
3. Close dustbin lid.

Adam


For longer tubes:
4. Hold lid slightly open.
5. Insert wrecking bar or other suitable implement and rap tube.
6. Reclose lid.

Tip's only 6.5 miles away, but a 6' tube on the back o' me bike...
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Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.