Follow these few simple steps to keep mercury out the environment and to safely handle, store and transport compact fluorescent lights (CLFs) and fluorescent tubes:

• Recycle all your CFLs and fluorescent tubes to ensure mercury is not placed in landfills
• Remove and install the CFL only by handling the base of the bulb to prevent any unnecessary pressure on the glass that could cause it to break.
• Store and transport CFLs and fluorescent lamps in containers such as original packaging that help prevent bulbs from breaking.