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Accepted lights

Select a light category to learn more. You may also download the accepted products list.

Tip: If you are unsure whether a light bulb contains mercury, look for the Hg symbol (the elemental symbol for mercury) on the bulb. Some light bulbs may also be labeled with the words “contains mercury.” Download our Light Identification Guide for more tips.

  • Characteristics

    Any length, diameter or light output, straight, linear, curved or circular configuration (curved, square, U-shaped, etc.) Tanning bed tubes belong to this category.

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  • Characteristics

    A compact fluorescent light has a spiral tube to indicate the presence of mercury in the light. The tube may or may not be contained inside a glass bulb cover. If covered, it may come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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  • Characteristics

    All shapes, sizes and of different base types: plug-in, screw-in, etc.  These lamps produce a black or ultraviolet light used for sterilisation. They can also be used as grow lights for plants.

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  • Characteristics

    HID bulbs (mercury vapour, high-pressure sodium, and metal halide) vary in size and are bigger than conventional bulbs (CFLs). They are identified by the second glass inside the bulb. They are primarily used in commercial, industrial, or public spaces (warehouses, street lighting, parking lots, sports fields, etc.). Xenon automotive headlights are also accepted.

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  • Characteristics

    These lamps are commonly used in commercial projection systems, home theater projectors and wall-mounted video equipment.

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Characteristics

Any length, diameter or light output, straight, linear, curved or circular configuration (curved, square, U-shaped, etc.) Tanning bed tubes belong to this category.

Find a recycling location
Characteristics

A compact fluorescent light has a spiral tube to indicate the presence of mercury in the light. The tube may or may not be contained inside a glass bulb cover. If covered, it may come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Find a recycling location
Characteristics

All shapes, sizes and of different base types: plug-in, screw-in, etc.  These lamps produce a black or ultraviolet light used for sterilisation. They can also be used as grow lights for plants.

Find a recycling location
Characteristics

HID bulbs (mercury vapour, high-pressure sodium, and metal halide) vary in size and are bigger than conventional bulbs (CFLs). They are identified by the second glass inside the bulb. They are primarily used in commercial, industrial, or public spaces (warehouses, street lighting, parking lots, sports fields, etc.). Xenon automotive headlights are also accepted.

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Characteristics

These lamps are commonly used in commercial projection systems, home theater projectors and wall-mounted video equipment.

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Non-accepted products

The following products are not accepted by the program.

  • Incandescent bulbs

  • Halogen bulbs

  • Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs

  • Low pressure sodium

  • Lighting fixtures

  • Christmas lights

  • Ballasts

  • Liquid mercury