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Schaumburg Illinois - Where to recycle batteries and CFL Bulbs?

By Lyn Sims

Real Estate Agent

May 31, 2009 07:01 AM

CFL Bulb and Household Battery Drop Off Program

Residents should not dispose of Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs and household batteries in the garbage for environmental reasons. Mercury from the bulbs and toxic chemicals from the batteries can leak into the ground, contaminating the water supply. The village now provides two drop off sites for the residents of Schaumburg.

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center

101 Schaumburg Court

Hours: 8am-6pm

Engineering and Public Works Facility

714 S. Plum Grove Road

Hours: 8am-4pm

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Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Lyn, great info, especially with the trace amounts of mercury in the CFL bulbs.

May 31, 2009 07:47 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

I am always wondering where to get rid of these things so I thought everyone could use the post.

Jun 02, 2009 04:58 AM

Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I agree. CFLs, fluorescents and other light bulbs containing mercury are hazardous materials, which may be illegal to place in garbage or recycle bins in some states. Check with your garbage carrier before disposal.

Sep 04, 2018 12:02 PM

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