How am I supposed to dispose of these wretched 'energy saving' light bulbs given that they are full of mercury? We were told that they would last for years, but they blatantly don't - I am reluctant to just chuck it in the bin.
You can take your unwanted energy saving bulbs to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre for disposal. However you may find that some local supermarkets, such as Sainsburys will take them.
HTH
I was reluctant with these at first but gave in to them to save electric. do they have high levels of mercury?
I was reluctant with these at first but gave in to them to save electric. do they have high levels of mercury?
No, it's minimal, but there is a small risk of the bulb giving off some mercury vapour if the bulb is broken. Hence the governments advice what to do if you break a bulb.
HTH,
Myarka.
Thanks myarka