Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are quickly growing in use among McLean County households due to their great energy saving capabilities. CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs, last up to ten times longer and can save $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime. However, disposal of expired bulbs is a concern due to the small amount of mercury contained in each bulb.

When recycled, CFLs will have all mercury, lead, and electronic components recycled for reuse.

Local CFL recycling drop off locations are:

Town of Normal, Facilities Management Parking Lot
Green receptacle located at 207 S. Linden (across from Vitesse Cycle) accessible 24 hours a day
Residents are asked to wrap CFLs in newspaper or replace in original packaging before recycling to reduce breakage.

City of Bloomington Public Service – Drop Off Facility
Blue receptacle located in compound at Jackson Street and East Street (behind Bloomington Public Library). Hours vary seasonally; consult www.cityblm.org or call 309-434-2220 for current hours of operation.
Residents are asked to wrap CFLs in newspaper or replace in original packaging before recycling to reduce breakage.

Springfield Electric, 902 Four Seasons Road, Bloomington
CFLs accepted for recycling during regular business hours only: Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ecology Action Center, 202 W College Avenue, Normal
CFLs accepted for recycling during regular business hours only: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ace Hardware, 204 E College Avenue, Normal

Flourescent tube dropoff locations (also accept CFLs)

Flourescent tubes are constructed differently than CFLs and cannot be recycled at the above locations. However, you can bring these to:

Home Depot, 795 Veteran's Parkway, Bloomington. Bring to an associate in the electrical department.

Menards, 900 Greenbriar Drive, Normal