Smart lights are a great replacement for older lighting systems. Before you throw away your old light bulbs, though, you should know that these items are often recyclable. Disposing of old light bulbs ...

A It has been a chore trying to find a place to dispose of compact fluorescent lights. But it's getting easier as more places are accepting them, sometimes free of charge. And collection boxes may ...

The Daily Breeze published a supplement titled “Focus on Recycling” on Feb. 16 that included an article on how to recycle fluorescent lights. But it only discussed recycling for businesses. What are ...

Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. Each type of light bulb is recycled ...

With the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act in 2007, the US began phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs. As the usage of incandescents dimmed, two new types of bulbs rose ...

Some big retailers are promoting compact fluorescent light bulbs as a way to save energy. But improper disposal of the bulbs creates a hazard, because they contain small amounts of mercury. Recycling ...

With the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act in 2007, the US began phasing out traditional incandescent light ...