This is a relatively new program in the County and it is designed to serve households only. Businesses that generate fluorescent light bulbs are prohibited from placing these bulbs in the trash. This is a Florida law and businesses are to be adhered to that. Our facilities can only accept a few fluorescent light bulbs from households.
Most households generate a handful of bulbs annually.
Mercury is a very toxic element that tends to accumulate in body tissues. Once it reaches a certain level, it tends to adversely harm the nervous system particularly in children. In addition to mercury, fluorescent light bulbs contain aluminum, glass, and phosphorous, all of which can be recycled. Pasco County recycles 5,000 to 7,000 light bulbs annually. Other benefits of this program are saving landfill space and protecting our environment.