Fluorescent Bulbs and High Intensity Discharge Lamps

Many Ace Hardware, Do it Best Hardware and Home Depot stores accept compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) only for recycling. Check local listings for locations, and call individual stores for specifics.


Chicago's permanent Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility
1150 N Branch St, Chicago
Operated by the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).  Call (312) 744-7606 for more information.
Tuesdays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1st Saturday of month: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
cityofchicago.org
Residential waste only (no business/commercial sector waste).
Accepts CFL bulbs and tubes. This facility accepts many additional items for recycling. See site for details.


Everlights, Inc.
9901 S Torrence Ave, Chicago
(773) 734-9873
everlights.com
Call for pricing.

Fluorecycle, Inc.
27780 W Concrete Dr, Unit A
Ingleside, IL 60041
(815) 363-4411
fluorecycle.com
Can recycle all types of mercury-containing lamps including fluorescent, HID, UV, CFL and specialty lamps.


IKEA
1800 E McConner Parkway, Schaumburg
(847) 969-9700
ikea.com
Also accepts incandescent light bulbs, cell phones, paper, cardboard and plastic bottles.


Lighting Resources LLC
(866) 375-7340
Greenwood, IN
lightingresourcesinc.com/service
See website for pre-paid recycling options for gas discharge, high intensity and halogen lamps and ballasts. Industry/commercial.


SWANCC Member Communities: See also SWANCC’s CFL Drop-Off  Program at swancc.org/recycling/cflprogram