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​Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes

Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and are banned from the landfill. They are FREE to recycle at Eco Depot and other Collection Sites. 

Identify by the Hg or ​Mercury. Mercury vaporizes at room temperature and is a neurotoxin that causes birth defects. Exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. 

If you are unsure if your bulbs contain mercury, or how to safely handle them, contact us.
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Broken Bulb (Haz-Waste) Clean Up

Broken fluorescent bulbs are household hazardous waste and should be IMMEDIATELY sealed inside a container or double bagged and taped closed. Label Broken Hg Bulb and dispose of as Household Hazardous Waste.
 Learn how to safely clean up and dispose of broken bulbs in the fact sheet below.

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300 Granger Rd, Berlin, VT 05641  802-229-9383 | [email protected]
Office:  |  M-F, 8am - 4pm
Eco Depot: By Appointment
Residential Customers: M, W, F & 3rd Sat
Business/Orgs: T & Th
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Member Towns: Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Bradford, Calais, Chelsea, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fairlee, Hardwick, Middlesex, Montpelier, Orange, Plainfield, Tunbridge, Walden, Washington, Williamstown, and Woodbury. 
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