CFL Recycling Program

Conservation can begin with switching traditional incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs. CFLs can save up to 75 per cent* in energy consumption, but they also contain a small amount of mercury that can be harmful to the environment if not disposed properly.

*Source: ENERGY STAR

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE

Bring in your spent CFLs to one of our recycling drop-off locations. We'll recycle the bulbs in an environmentally responsible way, free of charge!

TORONTO HYDRO CFL RECYCLING DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Accessible Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:**

14 Carlton Street, Main lobby
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5800 Yonge Street, Main lobby
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**Please note: You must be a resident of the City of Toronto to use the facility.

Over 98 per cent of each bulb is recycled and diverted from landfills, including the glass, aluminum, phosphor powder and mercury. Please bring used CFL bulbs to CFL Recycling Program drop-off locations in a sealed plastic bag in case of accidental breakage. Plastic bags will also be recycled.

The CFL Recycling Program is open to compact fluorescent bulbs only. The City of Toronto offers a recycling program for long fluorescent tubes. For information about recycling fluorescent tubes, please visit www.toronto.ca/garbage/fluorescent.htm.

Contact us for further information about the CFL Recycling Program.

RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION


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