Can you throw away fluorescent bulbs with green ends?
Fluorescent bulbs with green ends contain mercury, a toxic heavy metal. Mercury can contaminate soil and water, and it can be harmful to human health if ingested or inhaled. Therefore, it is important to dispose of fluorescent bulbs properly.
Fluorescent bulbs can be disposed of at most hardware stores and home improvement centers. There, they will be recycled and the mercury will be safely disposed of.
Never throw away fluorescent bulbs in the trash. This is because they can break and release mercury into the environment.
If you have a broken fluorescent bulb, clean it up carefully using a broom and dustpan. Do not vacuum it up, as this can spread the mercury. Place the broken bulb in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of it at a hazardous waste facility.
Related Questions:
- Why are fluorescent bulbs with green ends considered hazardous waste? Because they contain mercury, which is a toxic heavy metal.
- Where can I dispose of fluorescent bulbs? At most hardware stores and home improvement centers.
- What should I do if I have a broken fluorescent bulb? Clean it up carefully and dispose of it in a sealed plastic bag at a hazardous waste facility.
- Why should I not throw fluorescent bulbs in the trash? Because they can break and release mercury into the environment.
- Are there any other hazardous waste items that should not be thrown in the trash? Yes, such as batteries, electronics, and paint.
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