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Miami-Dade County reminds residents about the importance of proper fluorescent light bulb disposal |
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Fluorescent bulbs-both the newer compact fluorescent bulb, or CFL, and the older long-tube type-contain mercury. Mercury is hazardous and it should not be disposed of in the garbage, nor should it be placed into a recycling cart. That means Miami-Dade residents shouldn't do the same with old fluorescent bulbs. So how does a Miami-Dade resident get rid of a spent fluorescent bulb? If the bulb is broken, there are certain precautions to take before cleaning up and throwing the broken bulb parts away. Visit the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management's (DSWM) website at www.miamidade.gov/dswm for information on proper fluorescent light bulb disposal. If the bulb is intact, Miami-Dade residents can take it to one of the DSWM's permanent Home Chemical Collection Centers. DSWM operates two centers, located in West Dade at 8831 N.W. 58th Street, and in South Dade at the South Dade Landfill, 23707 SW 97th Avenue, Gate-B. The centers accept residential waste only, Wednesday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding County holidays. The centers are open to all Miami-Dade residents (regardless of whether or not they're served by the DSWM) and they accept both CFL bulbs and tube fluorescent lights. Some large home improvement stores will also accept CFL bulbs (but not the long-tube fluorescents). Check with the nearest store for details. Either way, please be sure to protect Miami-Dade's precious environment by disposing of old fluorescent bulbs properly! For more information, please call 3-1-1 or visit the DSWM website at www.miamidade.gov/dswm.
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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