How to Recycle CFL Bulbs

Lowe’s

(434) 975-7140 | Mon-Sat 6am–9pm, Sun 8am–7pm 400 Woodbrook Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901 Accepts rechargeable batteries, cell phones, and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).

Batteries Plus Bulbs

434-964-1999 | Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-7pm 1401 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Accepts Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, circular Fluorescent, U Bend Fluorescent, Plastic Coated and Shatter Shield, Spot/Flood Lamps, UV and Germicidal Lamps, incandescent, halogen, Cold Cathode, metal halide, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, and ballasts. More information here.

Ivy Materials Utilization Center

(434) 295-3306 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Each year the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) holds a household hazardous waste collection day (visit here to find collection days). On this day, RSWA accepts additional hazardous substances and ensures that they are properly categorized and directed to a permitted offsite hazardous substance management location. Collections are free only to residents of Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Scottsville, and available to Nelson County residents who obtain a voucher from Nelson County government. The materials accepted on this day include:

• Acids
• Adhesives
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• CFLs
• Floor and furniture polish
• Fluorescent tubes
• Gasoline
• Household cleaners
• Kerosene
• Motor oil
• Paint and paint-related products and solvents
• Pesticides
• Click here for a list of typical Household Hazardous Waste Items