Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and linear Fluorescent tubes are a quick and easy way to save energy in your home. By saving energy you will save money while you reduce your carbon footprint. But remember-- all fluorescent lamps contain trace amounts of mercury and are classified as Universal Waste. So when your fluorescents run out, don't forget to Take-It-Back!
Humboldt County households can Take-Back spent CFLs and 4 foot Fluorescent Tubes FREE of charge at the following locations:
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Murphy's Market, Main and View St |
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ACE Hardware, 2197 Central Avenue |
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ACE Hardware, 39168 Hwy 299 |
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Hensel's ACE Hardware, 884 9th St |
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Pierson Building Center, 4100 Broadway |
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True Value Hardware, 115 Main St |
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Nilsen's Feed, 1593 Market Valley Lumber, 657 Shaw St |
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True Value, 100 Murrish Lane |
Free Household Fluorescent Lamp drop-off services available while special funds last. All fluorescent lamps collected in this program are recycled in accordance with California law.
HWMA's Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Eureka serves as a drop off site for other flourescent lamp sizes, including 8 ft tubes, business bulbs, and lamp quantities larger than 5. Call 707-441-2005 for details or visit the HWMA website.
The Humboldt County Take-It-Back Pilot Program is a collaboration of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA), Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), and local businesses. Its goal is to combine the message of energy efficiency and environmental protection by advocating the use of CFLs and providing free, local, and convenient locations for households to take spent fluorescent lamps. A Mail-It-Back pilot program will also be available to residents in designated communities. Funding is provided by a grant from PG&E.
Additional Resources
* PG&E - CFL's
* RCEA CFL Fact Sheet
* Frequently Asked Questions about CFLs and Mercury
* Department of Toxic Substances Control
* Take It Back Press Release
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