The best thing to do with CFL liight bulbs is to not buy them in the first place. I am certainly not wasting gas money or my time driving to various recycling locations.

Why recycle they are supposed to last 7-10 years
Which is a lie.
For what you pay for them and as quick as they burn out they do not save money.

Absolutely! These things burn out in MUCH less than 10 years; as often as Edison bulbs, I’d say.

Landfill or return for credit.

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i’ve been using CFL bulbs for years and never had a problem. All of my lamps still have the same bulbs i put in them 5 years ago, and still going strong. I bring my bulbs for recycling as well. A small step can go a long way.

I hate those damned CFL bulbs. They give off poor light and are not worth the expense and trouble.

Never had to replace them. They are so cheap now, and I love the energy they save.

Throw them in the harbor with everything else

I throw them in the trash if they burn out just like I did with regular light bulbs. I’m not wasting time or money taking them elsewhere.

I’ve replaced very few of the CFL bulbs used in my home. And regardless of the posts I see here I believe they do last much longer. I have one in my outside front porch light that I put in over 2 years ago which I leave on 24/7. I would like to see a better & longer list of places that would accept old ones for recycling. And to those who wouldn’t take the time to recycle them I say just keep buying the incandescent bulbs. You;ll be happier and so will we.

I don’t think I have purchased one that even lasted as long as regular light bulbs. They are a big waste of money.

I haven’t had to replace any of mine yet either. I even use them outside in my barn and they are just as bright as the incandescent. I also put them in my porch lights and they are great.

with the gas prices steadily going up will the state and/or federal government give us some kind of tax break to drive and drop these bulbs off at home depot, etc.!!!!!!!!!

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