What is the proper way to dispose of old tubes?

This is an interesting post, and I congratulate Jimjoyce25 for caring enough
to ask the question.

It reminds me of the hundreds of thousands of compact fluorescent light
bulbs that are presently being pushed as eco-friendly. These bulbs require
special disposal due to their mercury content. However, you'll not see
mention of this disposal requirement on most of the packaging. Rather, the
info is available only on certain websites, like this GE website.

I imagine the result is that fewer than 10% of these bulbs are disposed of
properly. Rather, they end up in the trash headed straight to our landfills.

So, Jimjoyce25, have you decided how to dispose of your old tubes? What are
you going to do with them?

I toss mine in the trash. IMO, it's more damaging to our environment to get in
my car and drive 20 miles round trip to the appropriate LA recycling facility.

Instead, I will be sending them to Oregon for use by his friend in an artistic composition.
Jimjoyce25 (Threads | Answers)

What a great solution!

Good for you.