Fluorescent light bulbs use less electricity than a standard incandescent bulb, last longer, and give off less heat, making them a cost-effective lighting alternative to regular incandescent bulbs. However, fluorescent lamps do contain mercury, and should not be thrown away in the trash.
Palm Beach County residents are asked to bring their used fluorescent bulbs, and other mercury containing devices such as thermostats, thermometers, electrical switches and liquid mercury, to their nearest SWA Home Chemical and Recycling Center. Palm Beach County residents can dispose of these unwanted chemicals for FREE at any of the SWA’s seven convenient drop-off locations!
- North County Transfer Station
- 14185 Military Trail (SWA Road) in Jupiter
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Home Chemical and Recycling Center
- 6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Glades Regional Transfer Station
- 1701 State Road 15 in Belle Glade
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- West Central Transfer Station
- 9743 Weisman Way in Royal Palm Beach
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Central County Transfer Station
- 1810 Lantana Road in Lantana
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Southwest County Transfer Station
- 13400 S. State Road 7 in Delray Beach
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- South County Transfer Station
- 1901 SW 4th Ave. in Delray Beach
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Commercial interests should call 561-687-1100 for disposal options.
Every month is a good month to recycle a specific home chemical. Here is a month-by-month home chemical recycling reminder:
- February - RECYCLE Mercury-containing devices, such as Fluorescent light bulbs and CFLs
- March - RECYCLE Spring cleaning wastes (under-counter household products and chemicals)
- April - RECYCLE Batteries from cars, boats, power tools and cameras, or those that are rechargeable
- May - RECYCLE Hurricane supplies (fuel, propane tanks, rechargeable batteries)
- June - RECYCLE Marine Hazards (flares, deep cycle batteries, fuels)
- July - RECYCLE 3Ps: Pesticides, Pool, Propane tanks
- August - DIYers RECYCLE used motor oils (oils, antifreeze, and filters)
- September - Needles and Prescription Disposal Awareness
- October - RECYCLE Moving extras (dispose of any unwanted cleaning products or garage/shed chemicals)
- November - RECYCLE Used cooking oils
- December - RECYCLE Electronics
- January - Resolve to RECYCLE household hazardous wastes, like paints
Remember, Pollution prevention starts at home.
Visit SWA.org/HCRC or call 561-697-2700 or 866-SWA-INFO (toll-free) to learn more about the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s seven Home Chemical and Recycling Centers.
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