Fluorescent Bulbs

SWANCC has established a CFL Drop-Off Program for member communities.

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

Chicago's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility
1150 N North Branch St, Chicago
Operated by the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
cityofchicago.org
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

Residential waste only (no business or 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
Also accepts batteries, thermostats, computer and electronic equipment, lamps, ballasts and microwaves. 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. Call for pricing.

IKEA
1800 E McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg
(847) 969-9700
ikea.com
CFL bulbs only.

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.

Veolia
veoliaes.com
RecyclePak® Mail-Back Recycling.  See website for recycling options for lamps, ballast, batteries, e-waste and mercury-bearing wastes.  

Fluorescent bulbs may also be taken to Household Chemical Waste events.