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Light Bulbs
Light Bulbs/Tubes
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury - an average of 4 milligrams in each bulb. No mercury is released when the bulbs are intact or in use. The energy efficient CFL bulbs are accepted for proper disposal at the following locations.
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Home Depot Stores: 2075 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor. 926-2173. Accepts expired, unbroken CFL bulbs.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and tubes that come from households in Berrien County can be handled properly through the Household Hazardous Waste Collections. See HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE collections in this guide for a list of collection dates and locations.
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Lowe's Home Improvement: 1300 Mall Dr., Benton Harbor. 927-6000. 2055 S. 11th St., Niles. 591-3000. Accepts expired, unbroken CFL bulbs. Drop-off bin inside front entrance.
Fluorescent Tube Lights - 8ft and shorter
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BatteriesPlus: 2061 M-139, Benton Harbor. 925-7374. Call or stop in for details.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections: Fluorescent tube lights from households in Berrien County are accepted at the County Household Hazardous Waste Collections. See HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE collections in this guide for a list of collection dates and locations.
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Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center: must show ID indicating Berrien County resident. 1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo. 269-373-5211. www.kalcounty.com/hhw.
Holiday Light Strings
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Some area retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, have sponsored recycling or exchange programs for holiday light strings. Stay tuned to season promotions.
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Bridges to Digital Excellence: 153 Main St., Benton Harbor. 757-0218. Accepts consumer electronics, including holiday light strings, for recycling.
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Green Earth Electronics Recycling: 3621 Tennis Court Dr., St. Joseph. 326-1232. Email jeff@greenearth1.com.
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Michiana Recycling & Disposal: 33541 Reum St., Niles. 800-722-9710. www.michianarecyclinganddisposal.com.
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