I called up our city’s waste services today coz I looked everywhere to see what I should do with those extra regular light bulbs that I now have but couldn’t find an answer.
So, regular light bulbs CANNOT go into the trash. They are now considered as hazardous waste as well.
If you live in the bay area, just go to the nearest Orchard Hardware Supply and drop them off there. The lady at the city’s waste services mentioned that Home Depot will take them as well. By the way, batteries may be dropped off there as well.
There is actually a great website that tells you where to recycle stuff in the bay area. It’s searchable by products and it’ll give a list of locations all around the bay.
http://www.recyclestuff.org/Search1.asp?Cmd=New
I used it to find what I should do with leftover paint cans. Those have to be dropped off with the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal. You call up this number (408) 299-7300, make an appt and show up at the place and time designated.
Tags: Environment, recycling