Blog: Mercury Safety
How to Dispose of Old Fluorescent Tubes Safely
Upgrading from linear fluorescents to energy-saving T8 or T5 LEDs leaves piles of long glass tubes behind. Each tube contains a small amount of mercury vapor that becomes hazardous if the glass breaks. Simply tossing tubes in household trash allows mercury to enter landfills, where it can leach into soil and water. Responsible fluorescent tube…