CFL Bulbs
CFL Disposal Information
Residents may drop off Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs at any Waste Commission of Scott County facility weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. free of charge.
Scott Area Recycling Center, 5640 Carey Avenue, Davenport.
Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, 1048 East 59th Street, Davenport.
Scott Area Landfill, 11555 110th Avenue, Davenport (County Rd Y-48 near Buffalo).
Although bulbs can be dropped off during regular business hours, residents may want to take advantage of the Commission's Household Hazardous Material (HHM) program and remove other toxic material from the home. Residents can make an appointment for HHM disposal online.
Other local options:
- Home Depot, 920 Middle Road, Bettendorf, 563-359-7228 has a nationwide CFL take-back program.
- Ace Hardware, 1716 W 4th Street, Davenport, 563-323-8553 accepts CFLs through a take-back program.
- Lowes, 3955 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, 563-344-9000 or 3820 44th Avenue, Moline, 309-736-1100, accepts CFLs through a take-back program.
Broken CFLs
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) states that there is no immediate health risk in the home should a CFL break and it is cleaned up properly. Risks can be minimized by following these clean-up and disposal guidelines:
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Sweep up-do not vacuum-using stiff paper to collect all of the glass fragments and fine particles.
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Place broken pieces and the paper in a plastic bag and wipe the area with a damp paper towel to pick up any stray shards of glass or fine particles. Also put the used towel in the plastic bag.
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Use masking tape or duct tape to pick up small pieces and powder and place tape in the bag.
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Seal the bag tightly inside a second bag. Label the bag as "BROKEN CFL."
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If weather permits, open windows to allow the room to ventilate.
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Wash your hands.
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Set the bag out of reach of children until you can dispose of it at your local Household Hazardous Material Facility. In Scott and Rock Island counties, call 563-381-1300.
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