Fluorescent & LED Bulb Recycling by State
BulbCycle's easy to use and convenient mail-back recycling kits are available in all states except Hawaii and Alaska.
Learn more about recycling requirements and specifics for your particular state by selecting your state below for more info.
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Shop NowRecycling Light Bulbs by State
Recycling rules for light bulbs vary from state to state. Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain small amounts of mercury, and many states classify them as universal waste or hazardous waste that cannot be thrown in the regular trash. LED bulbs are mercury-free, but they contain recoverable metals and electronic components that are best kept out of landfills. Use the interactive map and the state links above to find the specific requirements and recycling options where you live or operate.
About BulbCycle
BulbCycle makes it simple to recycle fluorescent, LED, CFL, HID, and other light bulbs the right way. Our prepaid mail-back recycling kits ship directly to your home or business, come in sizes for every volume, and include return shipping to a certified recycling facility. Just order a kit, fill it with your spent bulbs, seal it, and send it back — a convenient, compliant way to keep mercury and e-waste out of landfills. BulbCycle serves businesses, contractors, property managers, facilities, and households in nearly every U.S. state (mail-back service is currently unavailable in Hawaii and Alaska).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to throw away fluorescent bulbs?
In many states, yes. Because fluorescent tubes and CFLs contain mercury, states such as California, Washington, Minnesota, and others regulate them as universal waste and prohibit disposing of them in household or commercial trash. Select your state on the map above to see local rules.
Can LED light bulbs be recycled?
Yes. LED bulbs do not contain mercury, but they include valuable metals and electronic components. Recycling recovers those materials, prevents e-waste, and is required for many businesses.
How do BulbCycle mail-back recycling kits work?
Choose the kit that matches your bulb type and volume, pack it with your used bulbs, and ship it back using the included prepaid label. Your bulbs are processed at a certified recycler so the glass, metal, and mercury are safely recovered — no special disposal knowledge required.