It's important to dispose of these materials properly so that the chemicals they contain don't leach into groundwater.
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, or CFLs, contain a trace amount of mercury (less that would fit on the tip of an ink pen), so it's important to recycle them wit a licensed handler. In Lexington, Home Depot and Lowe's will accept CFLs for recycling.
Recycling your old appliances keeps harmful chemicals from your community's landfill and recovers valuable resources such as steel, aluminum and oil. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government will recycle appliances for residents who receive the city's Waste Management services.
