how do I recycle light bulbs

[jenniferalan]

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

[elbo]

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

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

[jenniferalan]

thanks elbo, must look into that

[Chris P]

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

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/WasteManagement/BringCentresandBanks/GalwayCityCouncilRecyclingCentre/

Regards
Chris P
Admin

[jenniferalan]

Thanks a million for the link Chris

[cormie]

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..

[Headwave]

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

[punkrock06]

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

[jenniferalan]

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


great idea, will try recycling this way!

[maryjaneandbrian]

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!

[cormie]

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.

[Headwave]

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

[maryjaneandbrian]

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

[betsy10112000]

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/1963731/recycle_old_light_bulb/

[betsy10112000]

what about doing this to recycle your old bulbs
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1265551/how_to_recycle_old_light_bulbs/

[IRISH_iiiis]

hi there,
all electrical wholesale places, hardwares, B&Q, woodies etc... have to take these bulbs back as part of recyling plan...

not sure of quantities though!!!!

Hope this helps

[maryjaneandbrian]

are light bulbs ok to recycle in the green bin does anyone know?
don't think so! Have to bring them back to the shop but only as you are buying new ones.... electrical goods

[IRISH_iiiis]

yes they do im an electrician i do it all the time :-)

[franjack]

i heard on 'the last word' that you have to be very careful with the eco bulbs as they contain a small bit of mercury, your local dump will have a bin to put them in.

[Headwave]

They ran a show length feature on it on Ecoeye last week.

They do and a gas that's not the best for your either. If you break one it's recommended to open the window and leave the room right away. Leave it to clear and be careful with the bits. Don't want to get cut and get mercury in your skin or blood. I think its in a solid state lining the inside of the glass however. Still bring the broken bulb to the recycling centre as it's important that it be separated properly and not end up in land fill.

Same applies for strip lights and batteries. Don't break or bin either!