One of our customers in Saskatchewan recently asked if we take back light bulbs there for recycling, specifically Compact Fluorescent units. The answer is a very bright ‘YES!’ Customers can bring in old incandescent bulbs, CFL’s, halogen lights, even fluorescent tubes up to 4 feet in length. Just visit your local London Drugs Recycling Centre or Customer Service.
So where do they go from there?
Our recycling partner for lights in Saskatchewan is K-Light Recycling in Regina. K-Light is focused on environmental lamp recycling services in their specially-equipped facility. They strive to ensure 100% of the lamp components are smelted and re-used. Materials recovered include glass, metal, plastic, mercury & phosphor powder.
So if you’re bringing in lights to London Drugs for recycling, just remember to package them up securely first. Put CFL’s in a plastic bag and preferably a box. Tape fluorescent tubes together and wrap in cardboard if possible.
