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Flourescent tube disposal

  • 28-09-2015 09:05PM
    #1
    cbmonstra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭


    Recently had to replace a flourescent tube bulb in my rented apartment and didn't realise the retailer could take the old one for recycling.

    Would anyone know where I can bring the old one and if I will be charged for it? Thanks


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  • #2
    rightofwayed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭rightofwayed


    cbmonstra wrote: »
    Recently had to replace a flourescent tube bulb in my rented apartment and didn't realise the retailer could take the old one for recycling.

    Would anyone know where I can bring the old one and if I will be charged for it? Thanks

    you can take it to the rafeen recycling centre free of charge.


  • #3
    Ludo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,015 ✭✭✭Ludo


    Think you have 30 days to drop it into the retailer you bought the new one off also. Do you have the receipt?


  • #4
    Antenna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭Antenna


    even if beyond 30 days the retailer will probably take it back.
    Unlike ordinary light bulbs, CFLs/Flourescent tubes contain mercury and its especially important they be recycled properly


  • #5
    cbmonstra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭cbmonstra


    Thanks for all the replies :). I'm not sure I still have the receipt, I'll have a look for it.

    If I can't find it, I might try and hand it in to them anyway and see what they say.


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