By now most of us have at least heard of CFLs: Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs.
These bulbs are environmentally friendly because they use less energy than a standard light bulb and have a much longer life span. When broken these bulbs do release small amounts of mercury vapor into the air, the same as other fluorescent bulbs. As a result special care should be taken in disposing of both broken and burned out CFLs.
The EPA has issued guidelines for disposing of CFL waste, for more information go here.
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