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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The use of energy efficient fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is increasing due to their ability to reduce energy usage. These fluorescent lamps should be properly handled and recycled due to the small amount of mercury they contain in order to help protect the environment.
It is important to know what to do if a fluorescent lamp breaks. If a fluorescent lamp should break in your home, the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department recommends the following guidelines for cleanup:
Alachua County provides free fluorescent light recycling for County residents. Burned out fluorescent and CFLs can be taken to the following locations for free recycling. Businesses are limited to disposing lamps only at the Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection Center for a small fee.
For more information contact Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Kurt Seaburg at 352-334-0440.
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