FLUORESCENT & LED BULB RECYCLING IN TEXAS
BulbCycle makes recycling light bulbs and universal waste in Texas easy with our mail-back kits for businesses.
Safely dispose of fluorescent tubes, CFLs, LED bulbs, batteries, and e-waste today.
The short answer for businesses
FAQ
- Do I need to keep shipping records?
- Small quantity handlers (under 11,000 lbs at a time) generally don't, unless shipping outside the US. Your certificate of recycling is still worth keeping.
- Are households covered?
- No. Household waste is excluded from these rules.
- Can my business use a city drop-off center in Texas?
- Usually not. San Antonio, Dallas County, Austin and Fort Worth list business or commercial waste as not accepted, and Houston's centers are for residents. A mail-back kit is the simplest option for a business.
Most popular kits
4ft Box LARGE
Holds 146 T8 or 68 T12
$139.99
4ft Box MEDIUM
Holds 72 T8 or 30 T12
$99.99
8ft Box LARGE
Holds 57 T8 or 25 T12
$169.99
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HOW IT WORKS
Recycle your universal waste in 4 easy steps
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Order a certified recycling kit based on what you need to dispose of
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We will send the kit to you with free shipping. Fill it up at your own convenience.
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When it is full, add your included shipping label and call FedEx for pickup
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Once we receive the kit and dispose of the material you can access your Certificate of Recycling
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Wow, had all these fluorescent tubes left over from converting the house to LED bulbs. The high mercury content is not good for landfill disposal. Ordered a Standard box, and when it arrived, I was able to safely dispose of all my tubes. Simple and easy to use, and helps the environment. Great customer service. Andrew really helped me a great deal.
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WHY RECYCLE?
Fluorescent and LED bulbs are commonly used in homes, businesses, and industries, but their disposal can pose a significant environmental challenge.
Proper recycling of fluorescent and LED bulbs is crucial to prevent harmful chemicals, such as mercury, from leaking into the environment and to reduce landfill waste. At BulbCycle, we make recycling fluorescent, CFL, LED bulbs and more easy and safe.
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Texas Regulations
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) treats used fluorescent lamps as universal waste, and it is clear that "universal waste is still hazardous waste and may not be disposed of in the garbage." Read the rules on TCEQ's universal waste page.
What Texas businesses need to do with used lamps:
- Store them for no more than one year, and keep a record of the date each container was started.
- Mark the box "Universal Waste - Lamps," "Waste Lamp(s)" or "Used Lamps."
- Pack them so they don't break, leak or spill.
- Send them to a universal waste handler or recycling facility. A mail-back kit does this for you and comes with a certificate of recycling.
Most businesses are small quantity handlers, meaning they hold less than 11,000 lbs of universal waste at a time. Small quantity handlers generally don't need shipping records unless the waste leaves the US. Household waste is excluded from these rules.
Fluorescent Tube Recycling in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin & Fort Worth
For businesses: city drop-off centers in all five cities are for household waste. San Antonio, Dallas County, Austin and Fort Worth all list business or commercial waste as not accepted. A prepaid mail-back kit is the simplest way for a Texas business to recycle tubes without hiring a hauler. Kits ship free anywhere in Texas, and you send them back with the prepaid FedEx label.
For residents: if you only have a few tubes from home, your city's household hazardous waste drop-off is usually the cheapest option.
San Antonio. The city's household hazardous waste drop-off is at 7030 Culebra Road. Bring a picture ID and a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee. Commercial waste isn't accepted. The city's list names fluorescent fixtures and ballasts, so call ahead to confirm tubes. City of San Antonio HHW
Houston. Houston residents can bring up to ten 4ft and six 8ft fluorescent tubes to the city's Environmental Service Centers with a Texas ID or a City of Houston utility bill. Houston Environmental Service Centers
Dallas. The City of Dallas sends residents to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Road, which accepts fluorescent tubes. Business or commercial waste isn't accepted. Some hardware stores also take fluorescent bulbs. City of Dallas HHW
Austin. The Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center takes fluorescent bulbs free from Austin and Travis County residents, by appointment. Businesses aren't eligible to drop off hazardous waste there. Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center
Fort Worth. The Environmental Collection Center serves Fort Worth and participating cities, with a limit of 20 light bulbs. Bring a water bill or driver's license. Commercial, business or industrial waste isn't accepted. Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center
Which Kit Do You Need?
- 4ft Recycling Box LARGE: holds 146 T8 or 68 T12 tubes
- 4ft Recycling Box MEDIUM: holds 72 T8 or 30 T12 tubes
- 8ft Recycling Box LARGE: holds 57 T8 or 25 T12 tubes
- 4ft LARGE 10-pack: for building-wide LED retrofits
- Ballast bucket and battery pail for the rest of your universal waste
Every kit includes the container, free shipping, a prepaid return label, recycling, and a certificate of recycling for your records. Too much to mail? See bulk pickup, or call us at 858-412-6536.
Why is Recycling Fluorescent & LED Bulbs Important?
Recycling fluorescent and LED bulbs properly is vital for several key reasons:
Fluorescent bulbs, including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), contain mercury, a toxic substance that can contaminate soil and water if disposed of improperly. Recycling these bulbs prevents mercury from ending up in landfills and leaching into the environment.
LED bulbs, while not as hazardous as fluorescent bulbs, still contain electronic components that need to be handled responsibly. Recycling both fluorescent and LED bulbs ensures that toxic materials are properly separated and do not contribute to hazardous waste buildup.
Fluorescent and LED bulbs contain valuable materials like glass, metals, and phosphor coatings that can be reused in the production of new bulbs or other products. Recycling helps conserve natural resources by reducing the need for virgin materials.
Many states have strict laws about the disposal of universal waste, including fluorescent and LED bulbs. Under hazardous waste regulations, these items must not be thrown away with regular trash. Recycling helps businesses comply with the law and avoid fines.
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About BulbCycle
At BulbCycle, we understand the importance of adhering to environmental regulations, which is why our kits ensure your waste is handled and recycled responsibly, minimizing harm to the environment.
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