UV light bulbs (professionally called UV lamps) are commonly used within the home for water treatment and disinfection, home tanning beds, reptile care, and more. In fact, it’s likely you have a UV light bulb in your home right now. However, many people don’t realize tha...
Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs are a very high-efficiency lighting option. These bulbs produce light up to 90% more efficiently than old-school incandescent light. Light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs are a long-lasting, high-efficiency lighting option, but they will eventually need ...
Items that you cannot recycle in your bins may be accepted elsewhere. Set them aside in boxes and take them to a local recycling facility each month. This includes items like plastic wrap from cases of drinks, bakery bread bags, dry cleaning bags, light bulbs, and batteries. Plastic f...
Light globes CNET Some light globes such as CFLs and fluorescents contain mercury which means throwing them in your regular garbage collection is a no-no. Many Ikea stores in North America will take back your old CFL globes for recycling, while all Home Depot locations across the US have col...
Light –the candle lights of Chanukah are wonderful for the environment. While we can’t use candlelight for everything, we can take a look at how we consume light and electricity in our homes. Remember to turn off lights when not using them. Replace all your light bulbs with either CFL...
Compact fluorescent bulbs are also accepted at Home Depot, 1350 Port Washington Road. There is a collection station at the Customer Service/Return counter. Again you simply place the bulb in a plastic bag and drop them into the container. (No charge for this service)Greendale, WI Recycling &...
Batteries Plus Bulbs Interstate Batteries Home Depot Staples My Battery Recyclers Editors’ Recommendations 5 creative ways to repurpose your old and unused tech When you think of solar panels on a home, what's the first thing that comes to mind? In most cases, it's the square, black photovo...