Recycling info for: Fluorescent Bulbs - Integrated Waste Management - Anoka County, MN

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Handle CFLs and fluorescent, HID, and neon bulbs and tubes carefully so that they don’t break.

Recycle

Take intact (unbroken) CFLs and fluorescent, HID, and neon bulbs and tubes to a location listed below. A fee may be charged.

Call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management at 763-323-5730 for disposal information for broken fluorescent bulbs and for the supplies used for cleanup.


Dispose of Properly

It is illegal to put CFLs and fluorescent, HID, and neon bulbs and tubes in the garbage whether they are intact or broken.  They contain mercury and must be recycled.

Fluorescent Bulbs
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Recycle all bulbs that contain mercury. Fluorescent lamps (also known as fluorescent tubes or bulbs), High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, and neon lamps contain small amounts of mercury.  Fluorescent lamps include standard tubes and energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).  It is illegal to put any kind of fluorescent lamp in the garbage whether it is intact or broken.

Handle fluorescent, HID, and neon lamps carefully.  Do not break or crush bulbs – you will be exposed to a small amount of mercury.

Recycle all of the following kinds of lamps, intact or broken:

  • Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) of all shapes and sizes 
  • Fluorescent bulbs of all shapes and sizes (tubes, circles, U-shapes, bug zapper lights, tanning lamps, and ultraviolet or black lights) 
  • High intensity discharge (HID) lamps for outdoor lighting (metal halide, mercury vapor and high pressure sodium lamps) 
  • Neon lights

Recycle intact (unbroken) fluorescent and HID bulbs and CFLs at one of the locations listed.  A fee may be charged.  Your municipality may collect fluorescent and HID bulbs and CFLs for recycling on its recycling drop-off days.

Note that most locations accept only intact (unbroken) fluorescent and HID bulbs and CFLs.

If a fluorescent bulb breaks, do not put it in the garbage.  For cleanup information, call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management at 763-323-5730, Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or see Cleaning up spilled mercury in the home on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Web site.  Place the broken lamp, including small broken pieces, in a sealed container such as a plastic bag, separate from any supplies used for cleanup.  Place the cleanup supplies in a separate sealed container such as a plastic bag.

Call Anoka County Integrated Waste Management at 763-323-5730 for disposal information for broken fluorescent bulbs and for the supplies used for cleanup.

Fluorescent bulb recycling coupons for Xcel Energy residential electric customers:  To receive fluorescent bulb recycling coupons, visit Xcel Energy's website and select a link for coupons, or call 1-800-895-4999 and request Bulb Recycling Coupons.  Coupons are redeemable at participating hardware stores in Minnesota.  Each coupon is good for a discount to recycle one bulb.  Xcel Energy will redeem up to 10 coupons per household or small business per year.  Participants must be Xcel Energy electric customers.

Locations for: Fluorescent Bulbs  

Anoka County staff obtained information for this resource by researching various directories, along with telephone verification. It is not an endorsement of the businesses listed, nor does it imply that the businesses are in compliance with applicable laws. Any omissions or inaccuracies are unintentional. For additional listings, we recommend the local telephone directory. ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO VERIFY INFORMATION BECAUSE POLICIES FREQUENTLY CHANGE.
 
This resource is intended for households only. The information does not pertain to wastes from businesses or organizations.

 
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NameLocation & Contact Info
B & E Recycling StationAddress: 16501 Hwy 10 NW, Elk River, MN  55330
Phone: 763-441-7211
Website: www.banderecycling.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Certified RecyclingAddress: 14305 Ewing Ave, Burnsville, MN  55306
Phone: 952-894-1448
Website: www.certifiedappliance.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
City of Andover Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 15200 Tower Dr, Andover, MN  55304
Phone: 763-767-5175
Website: www.ci.andover.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: Andover residents only. ID required. No fee for up to 5 bulbs. A fee is charged for additional bulbs.
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City of Anoka Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 641 Jacob Lane - Parks Bldg, Anoka, MN  55303
Phone: 763-576-2725
Website: www.ci.anoka.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: No fee for up to 30 bulbs.  A fee is charged for additional bulbs. 
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City of Bethel Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 165 Main St, Bethel, MN  55005
Phone: 763-434-4366
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Blaine Monthly Drop-offAddress: 9150 Central Ave, Blaine, MN  55434
Phone: 763-785-6192
Website: www.ci.blaine.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Centerville Spring Recycling DayAddress: 1880 Main St, Centerville, MN  55038
Phone: 651-429-8629
Website: www.centervillemn.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Circle Pines Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 720 Civic Heights Circle, Circle Pines, MN  55014
Phone: 763-231-2604
Website: www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Columbia Heights Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 3801 Madison St NE, Columbia Heights, MN  55421
Phone: 763-706-3613
Website: www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/city_services/recycling_refuse.asp
 
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Xcel Energy residential electric customers only.  ID or Xcel Energy bill required.  Limit 10 bulbs.  No fee.

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City of Columbus Spring Recycling DayAddress: 16319 Kettle River Blvd, Columbus, MN  55025
Phone: 651-464-3120
Website: http://www.columbusmn.com/
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Coon Rapids Monthly Drop-offAddress: 1831 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN  55433
Phone: 763-767-6485
Website: www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: Coon Rapids residents only. ID required. No fee for up to 5 bulbs. A fee is charged for additional bulbs.
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City of Coon Rapids Recycling CenterAddress: 1831 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN  55433
Phone: 763-767-6485
Website: www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: Coon Rapids residents only. ID required. No fee for up to 5 bulbs. A fee is charged for additional bulbs.
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City of Coon Rapids Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 1831 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN  55433
Phone: 763-767-6485
Website: www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: Coon Rapids residents only. ID required. No fee for up to 5 bulbs. A fee is charged for additional bulbs.
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City of East Bethel Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: East Bethel Ice Arena 20675 Highway 65 NE, East Bethel, MN  55011
Phone: 763-434-7579
Website: www.ci.east-bethel.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Fridley Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 400 - 71st Ave NE (Public Works Compound), Fridley, MN  55432
Phone: 763-572-3594
Website: www.ci.fridley.mn.us/about-recycling
 
About this item and this location: Fridley residents only.  ID required.  Limit 10 bulbs.  No fee.
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City of Ham Lake Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 15544 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN  55304
Phone: 763-434-9555
Website: www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Hilltop Spring Recycling DaysAddress: 4555 Jackson St NE, Hilltop, MN  55421
Phone: 763-571-2023
Website: http://hilltop.govoffice.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Lexington Spring Recycling DayAddress: 9180 Lexington Ave, Lexington, MN  55014
Phone: 763-784-2792
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Lino Lakes Spring Recycling DayAddress: 1189 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN  55014
Phone: 651-982-2435
Website: www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Nowthen Recycling CenterAddress: 19800 Nowthen Blvd, Anoka, MN  55303
Phone: 763-441-1347
Website: www.burnstownship.govoffice2.com/
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Nowthen Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 19800 Nowthen Blvd, Anoka, MN  55303
Phone: 763-441-1347
Website: www.burnstownship.govoffice2.com/
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Oak Grove Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 815 Viking Blvd NW, Cedar, MN  55011
Phone: 763-404-7006
Website: www.ci.oak-grove.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Ramsey Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 14100 Jaspar St NW, Ramsey, MN  55303
Phone: 763-433-9905
Website: www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/recycle.asp
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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City of Spring Lake Park Spring and Fall Recycling DaysAddress: 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN  55432
Phone: 763-792-7219
Website: www.ci.spring-lake-park.mn.us
 
About this item and this location: Xcel Energy residential electric customers only.  ID required.  Limit 10 bulbs.  No fee.
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City of St Francis Spring Recycling DayAddress: 23340 Cree St NW, St Francis, MN  55070
Phone: 763-753-4391
Website: www.stfrancis.govoffice.com/
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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Frattallone's Ace Hardware - AndoverAddress: 13735 Round Lake Blvd, Andover, MN  55304
Phone: 763-712-9833
Website: www.frattallones.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Frattallone's Ace Hardware - BlaineAddress: 10809 University Ave NE, Blaine, MN  55434
Phone: 763-754-0364
Website: www.frattallones.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Frattallone's Ace Hardware - Circle PinesAddress: 9225 Lexington Ave, Circle Pines, MN  55014
Phone: 763-783-9161
Website: www.frattallones.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Frattallone's Ace Hardware - Columbia HeightsAddress: 4340 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN  55421
Phone: 612-238-3719
Website: www.frattallones.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Green Lights Recycling IncAddress: 10040 Davenport St NE, Blaine, MN  55449
Phone: 763-785-0456
Website: www.GreenLightsRecycling.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Home Depot, The - Blaine, Northtown DrAddress: 99 Northtown Dr, Blaine, MN  55434
Phone: 763-795-2060
 
About this item and this location: Return Desk at this and all other U.S. locations. Accepts only intact (unbroken) compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
Home Depot, The - Blaine, Pheasant Ridge DrAddress: 4550 Pheasant Ridge Dr, Blaine, MN  55449
Phone: 763-717-0316
 
About this item and this location: Return Desk at this and all other U.S. locations. Accepts only intact (unbroken) compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
Home Depot, The - Coon RapidsAddress: 3550 124th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN  55433
Phone: 763-422-1200
 
About this item and this location: Return Desk at this and all other U.S. locations. Accepts only intact (unbroken) compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
Home Depot, The - FridleyAddress: 5650 Main St NE, Fridley, MN  55432
Phone: 763-571-9600
 
About this item and this location: Return Desk at this and all other U.S. locations. Accepts only intact (unbroken) compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
J.R.'S Advanced RecyclersAddress: 10619 Courthouse Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN  55077
Phone: 651-454-9215
Website: www.advancedrecyclers.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Luminaire Environment & Technology IncAddress: 14930 28 Ave N, Plymouth, MN  55447
Phone: 763-244-3444
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged. Accepts PCB and non-PCB ballasts. A fee is charged. Accepts light fixtures. A fee is charged.
Menards - BlaineAddress: 10251 Baltimore St NE, Blaine, MN  55449
Phone: 763-786-3313
 
About this item and this location: Service Desk at this and all other Minnesota locations. Accepts only compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
Menards - Coon RapidsAddress: 3045 Main St, Coon Rapids, MN  55448
Phone: 763-421-8040
 
About this item and this location: Service Desk at this and all other Minnesota locations. Accepts only compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
Menards - FridleyAddress: 5351 Central Ave NE, Fridley, MN  55421
Phone: 763-571-8689
 
About this item and this location: Service Desk at this and all other Minnesota locations. Accepts only compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). No fee. No tubes or other shapes of bulbs accepted.
Midwest Lighting ProductsAddress: 10731 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN  55369
Phone: 763-424-9411
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Service LightingAddress: 11621 95th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN  55369
Phone: 763-571-3001
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
SRC Transfer Station & Recycle CenterAddress: 6320 E Viking Blvd, Wyoming, MN  55092
Phone: 651-462-1099
Website: www.mytrashservice.com
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
Township of Linwood Spring Recycling DayAddress: 22817 Typo Creek Drive NW, Stacy, MN  55079
Phone: 651-462-2812
Website: www.linwoodtownship.org
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged.
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WM LampTrackerAddress: 2007 W County Rd C2, Roseville, MN  55113
Phone: 651-628-9370
 
About this item and this location: A fee is charged. Accepts non-PCB ballasts. A fee is charged.

 

 


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Anoka, MN 55303-5032
 
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