Light Bulbs
Compact fluorescent bulbs, high intensity discharge bulbs (HID), and light emitting diode (LED) bulbs are hazardous and must NOT go in any trash, recycling, or composting bin.
Incandescent light bulbs (including those made with argon, krypton, and xenon gases), and halogen bulbs are not hazardous waste and can be put in the trash.
Disposal Options:
- Hazardous bulbs can be disposed of at all Alameda County Hazardous Waste Facilities and One-Day Events.
- Search our Re:Source guide for other locations.
Light Bulbs that are Hazardous Waste Contain Mercury or Electronics
Compact Fluorescent (CFLs)
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Spiral CFL |
Capsul CFL |
Quadtube CFL |
Globe CFL |
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Square CFL |
Circular CFL |
Flood CFL |
Fluorescent Tube |
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
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Mercury Vapor, Sodium Halide, Metal Halide
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Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Light Bulbs that can go in the Trash:
Incandescent (including those made with argon, krypton, and xenon gases)
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Incandescent Bulb |
Incandescent Tube |
Incandescent Chandelier |
Incandescent Flood |
Halogen
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Halogen Bulb |
Halogen Flood |
