A It has been a chore trying to find a place to dispose of compact fluorescent lights. But it's getting easier as more places are accepting them, sometimes free of charge. And collection boxes may ...

WILLMAR -- Wal-Mart stores across the state will be housing receptacles Saturday for the community to safely dispose of their burnt-out fluorescent light bulbs and fluorescent lamps for free. Each ...

Q: Is there a local place to either dispose of or recycle the long fluorescent light bulbs? I noticed that some stores offer recycling of the compact fluorescent bulbs but no mention is made for the ...

Answer Man: I understand the new light bulbs contain mercury and should be disposed of properly. How do we dispose of them? If one breaks, do we clean it up? I broke one and used a vacuum to clean it ...

Have any fluorescent bulbs, either the long tubes or squiggly compact ones? These days, most consumers are switching to newer LED bulbs, which burn cooler and last longer. But what are you supposed to ...

Q: Can I recycle my fluorescent light bulbs? — T. I. A: Yes, T.I., but never in your mixed recycling bin or cart! Don’t forget that there are two distinct ways to recycle something. The first is via ...

Q We are being urged to use more-efficient fluorescent bulbs. How does one dispose of these? The notice on the package states: "Manage in accord with disposal laws." I heard a long time ago that the ...

Did you know fluorescent light bulbs may not be thrown away in any curbside trash container? Information about the proper disposal is available through the San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waster ...

Chris Baskind was an ardent cyclist and car-free advocate who was dedicated to environmental issues and educating others about how to live more simply. By now, green technology early adopters know ...