Omaha Recycling Guide
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bulbs
Not Accepted, Alternative Options Available
CAUTION: Household Hazardous Waste
DO NOT place this item in a City of Omaha curbside recycling cart or drop-off site container. DO NOT place this item in a black-lid waste cart.
This item is considered Household Hazardous Waste and requires special handling.
Contact the City's special waste facility, UnderTheSink, for options to safely dispose of HID bulbs. UnderTheSink accepts unwanted chemicals and special waste from households in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. More information and a list of items accepted at this facility can be found at:
Where Else Could It Go?
Batteries Plus Bulbs accepts all types of light bulbs for recycling. Fees may apply and will vary based on bulb type and store location.
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HID lamps and fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, which is considered a household hazardous waste and should be handled with caution. The Environmental Protection Agency offers recommendations for how to safely clean up broken bulbs containing mercury.