How do I find out where to take expended mercury-containing lamps?

Question

I've searched everywhere and asked so many people and I can't get a straight answer. I don't feel right throwing them out with the regular trash.

Answer 1

Have you tried calling your local waste disposal company for ideas? Mercury is hazardous waste and must be dealt with as such. Where I live (N. California) we have a "hazardous waste roundup" every year where a specialty company comes to town.

I did a Google search on "mercury lamp disposal" and got a lot of hits that lead me to believe that most states have some sort of program. The lamp industry also has a site listed below.