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As of January 1, 2013, it was illegal for businesses and residents to throw mercury-containing lights in the trash. EcoLights has the information on the law and what it means for you. Learn more » All fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) contain small amounts of mercury. It has been estimated that Nationwide, only about 25% of the 680 million lights discarded each year are recycled. The remainder is disposed of in solid waste landfills and incinerators, posing a threat to human health and the environment. Learn more » |