Light Bulbs and Lamps Recycling
Light bulb and lamp recycling through Green Century Recycling provides a responsible way to recycle fluorescent tubes, LEDs, CFLs, specialty lamps, and other accepted lighting materials. Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, we support safe handling and responsible recycling of lamps that require special processing.
Light Bulbs and Lamps We Accept
The following lamp and light bulb types are accepted for responsible recycling. Recycling fees may apply depending on the lamp type. View Pricing →
Fluorescent Lamps
- Fluorescent straight tubes
- U-bent lamps
- Circular fluorescent lamps
- Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL)
- Shielded fluorescent lamps
LED & Standard Lamps
- LED lamps
- Incandescent bulbs
- Halogen lamps
- Spot / PAR lamps
- Quartz halogen lamps
- Xenon lamps
Specialty Lamps
- High Intensity Discharge (HID)
- Metal halide
- Low-pressure sodium
- High-pressure sodium
- Germicidal lamps
- Ultraviolet / UV lamps
- Suntan lamps
- Arc tubes
- Ignitron lamps
Other Lighting Materials
- CCFL lamps removed from flat-screen monitors or TVs
- DLP lamps from rear-projection TVs and projectors
- Neon lamps
How to Prepare Light Bulbs and Lamps for Recycling
Prepare Light Bulbs & Lamps for Recycling
Before recycling your Light bulbs and lamps, take a few simple steps to prepare them for safe handling. Light bulbs and lamps require special handling and may be subject to additional recycling fees. View Pricing →
- Keep lamps and light bulbs separate from other electronics.
- Sort lamps and bulbs by type when required.
- Avoid breaking or damaging lamps and bulbs.
- Keep fluorescent tubes and other fragile lamps protected during transport.
- Inform Green Century Recycling about broken or damaged lamps before drop-off or pickup.
- Review applicable recycling fees before your visit.
- Follow any packaging or preparation instructions for your specific lamp or bulb type.
Light Bulbs and Lamps Recycling Fees
Light bulbs and lamps require special handling to ensure they are recycled safely and responsibly. These fees help cover the costs of safe transportation, processing, and recycling.
Fluorescent straight tubes
$0.95/lbÂ
U-tubes and circular lamps
$1.50/lb
LED
$0.85/lb
UV fluorescent and tanning lamps
$2.00/lb
CFL, compact fluorescent
$0.95/lb
CCFL from dismantled LCD TVs and monitorsÂ
$0.75/lb
HID, mercury halide, low- and high-pressure sodium
$3.00/lb
Incandescent, quartz, and halogen
$1.50/lb
Specialty UV, arc, ignitron, germicidal, and
projectionÂ
$3.00/lb
Coated, shatter-shield, and power-groove
lampsÂ
$2.00/lb
Spot and PARÂ
$3.00/lb
Xenon, including flash tubes and fire alarms
$3.00/lb
Neon
$5.50/lb
Broken or crushed fluorescent lamps Â
$2.85/lb; call for details
Mixed lamps not sorted by chemistry
$4.50/lbÂ
Why Recycle Light Bulbs and Lamps?
Responsible light bulb and lamp recycling helps keep lighting waste out of the waste stream while supporting safe handling and responsible material recovery.
Reduce Lamp Waste
Keep used bulbs and lamps out of the waste stream through responsible recycling and proper processing.
Recover Valuable Materials
Responsible lamp recycling helps recover reusable materials and supports efficient material recovery.
Conserve Natural Resources
Recover valuable battery materials through responsible recycling and help conserve resources for future use.
Support Responsible Recycling
Choose responsible recycling practices that support proper material recovery and environmentally responsible processing.
Responsible Light Bulbs and Lamps Recycling
Batteries received by Green Century Recycling follow a responsible process—from collection and safe handling to proper sorting and responsible recycling and material recovery.
We Collect
Light Bulbs and Lamps drop-off and residential pickup options are available across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Applicable recycling fees may apply.
We Reuse
Light Bulbs and Lamps are sorted and handled according to battery type to support safe and responsible processing.
We Recycle
Light Bulbs and Lamps are sent for responsible recycling and material recovery to help recover valuable resources and reduce battery waste.