how do I recycle light bulbs
 

are light bulbs ok to recycle in the green bin does anyone know?

bulbs
 

Definitely wouldn't say so.
Thought only paper and tetra packs went in there.
Think you have to bring bulbs to the Bring Centre.

thanks elbo, must look into that

from Admin
 

Hi jenniferalan,

No glass should be put in the Green Bin.

Bottles should be brought to your nearest Bottle Bank. Details here:
http://www.galwaycity.ie/AllServices...ntresandBanks/

Light bulbs should be brought to Galway City Council's Recycling Centre, which is located in the Liosbaun Industrial Estate. Details here:
http://www.galwaycity.ie/AllServices...cyclingCentre/

Regards
Chris P
Admin

Thanks a million for the link Chris

Just incase anyone in applicable regions are reading, glass can go in green bins provided by panda as well as small electrical items which is very handy :) glass/electric=lightbulb... but I'm not sure..

Bulbs
 

Just bring the bulb with you when you go to buy the new one. The outlet is obliged to take it off you as they have just likely charged you 50cent towards the Producer Recycling Fund (PRF) to do so on the new bulb.

If you don't bring back your electric items you're giving someone free money.

It's all at http://www.weeeireland.ie/

http://www.weeeireland.ie/retailers.htm

u could recyle them as decrations
like this
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christm...man-bulb.shtml
sorry couldnt figure out how too copy the pic
hope this gives some inspiration.

great idea, will try recycling this way!

light bulbs
 

Love the idea of bringing them back!! Next time I go to Dunnes I'm bringing my old bulbs back!! By the way I just found out today you can bring your old phone chargers back to the shops as well!

Before you go to Dunnes with all your old lightbulbs, be aware because as far as I know, they will only take one for every new bulb you buy. So you can't give in 10 bulbs if you're only buying one new one.

Cormie is right its a 'Quid pro quo' arrangement .

Thanks
 

Thanks yea I did realise that but thanks for the heads up

hi
just found this link on a way to recycle your old light bulbs.
it is so easy and looks absolutely fab.
if anyone decides to do this it would be great to see it when its finished:)
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/196373...ld_light_bulb/

what about doing this to recycle your old bulbs
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/126555...d_light_bulbs/