Light Bulb Recycling
Incandescent light bulbs and Halogen bulbs do not contain hazardous materials and can safely be thrown in the household trash or recycled at BatteriesPlus+
Fluorescent light bulbs come in various shapes from long 4-8 foot tubes to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs should never be thrown away in household trash. These tubes and bulbs contain mercury, which is toxic to humans and pets. Recycle 4' tubes and all CFL bulbs at the Little Rock Green Station or BatteriesPlus+
Light emitting diode (LED) bulbs include trace amounts of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic, so don't throw them away! Take LEDs to the Green Station or BatteriesPlus+. You can also check your local hardware store to see if they recycle LED bulbs.
Incandescent Light Bulbs:
- BatteriesPlus+ accepts incandescent bulbs among many other products. It is located at 801 S. Bowman Rd.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs:
- The Little Rock Green Station accepts 4 foot fluorescent tubes and household CFLs. Visit our Green Station page to learn about location and hours: www.littlerock.gov/greenstation.
- BatteriesPlus+ also accepts fluorescent and CFL bulbs.
- The Home Depot and Lowe's recycles used CFL bulbs.
LED Light Bulbs:
- The Green Station accepts LED bulbs at no cost. BatteriesPlus+ also accepts LED bulbs. There might be a small charge associated with LED recycling. You can call them to check at 501-224-2852.
Don't see what you're looking for?
If your item is not accepted at the Green Station, and it's not listed on the Special Items page, please contact us at recycle@littlerock.gov or at 501-371-4646.