Mercury-Containing Light Bulb (Lamp) Resources and Related Links

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Fluorescent Lamp Recycling, February 2009 (EPA530-R-09-001) (PDF) (30 pp, 234K, About PDF)
Mercury Lamp Drum-Top Crusher Study - Learn about the results of EPA's 2006 study on the performance of mercury lamp drum-top crusher (DTC) devices.
Energy Star - Provides in-depth information about energy efficient lighting. Energy Star also provides Frequent Questions on the Proper Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) (PDF) (3 pp., 71 KB, About PDF).
Mercury - Provides a broad range of general information, actions, fish advisories and technical information relative to mercury.
State and Regional Web Sites - Provides information about what EPA Regional offices and the states are doing to reduce mercury emissions.
Safe Mercury Management - Provides information about the treatment, disposal and management of mercury and mercury waste.

Earth 911.org - Provides access to information about community municipal household hazardous waste programs that collect household fluorescent light bulbs (including compact fluorescent light bulbs).
Association of Lighting and Mercury Recyclers (ALMR)- An education and information resource to businesses and the general public, which can provide more assistance with the collection, processing, recycling and recovery of used mercury-containing light bulbs.
Lamprecycle.org - A web site sponsored by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) provides information about used fluorescent and high intensity discharge light bulb recycling. Lamprecycle.org also maintains a list of companies claiming to recycle or handle used mercury-containing light bulbs.