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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs - Handle and Dispose with Care

By Stefan Scholl

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Buyer's Broker of Northern Michigan, LLC

May 15, 2007 04:36 AM

I have previously blogged about the benefits to the environment and cost savings of using compact fluorescent bulbs in our homes for lighting in place of incandescent bulbs. However, we must be aware of the risks associated with the small amounts of mercury contained in these new bulbs.

An excellent column written by Glenn Haege: the handyman, appeared in the Detroit News recently regarding the subject. This is a must read for all, along with the EPA's recommendations on how to dispose of compact fluorescent bulgs, and how to clean up broken bulbs.

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Gary Smith

Agent Marketing Today - Commerce Township, MI

Stefan, Thanks for the additional information. The local H.S. was shut down and 1600 pairs of shoes inspected because someone threw a thermometer near the cafeteria. I can't believe that poor womans plight. I'm sure there will be repercussions to the CFL industry.

May 15, 2007 01:44 PM

Bill Westel

Eco-Steward Realty - Asheville, NC

ECO

Stefan:

Appreciate this information. I was talking with staff at the Western North Carolina Green Building Council about CFL's and their potential hazard and they did not seem to concerned. I will be forwarding them this information.

May 15, 2007 03:11 PM

Stephanie Edwards-Musa

thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX

knitwit at thred UP

Wow Stefan. I had no idea. I am going to forward that article. Thanks for sharing this with us.

May 16, 2007 10:35 AM

Stefan Scholl

Buyer's Broker of Northern Michigan, LLC - Petoskey, MI

Northern Michigan Real Estate

You are very welcome, Stephanie. This is information which we should be aware of. As the CF bulbs proliferate, they will need to be handled and disposed of properly.

May 17, 2007 03:55 PM