Fluorescent Bulbs :

Logan Landfill and Bozeman Convenience Site will no longer be accepting commercial quantities of fluorescent bulbs or ballasts.  Commercial quantities of fluorescent bulbs and ballasts will need to be recycled or disposed by the commercial generator of the waste.  The Montana Department of Environmental Quality provides a list of approved bulb and ballast disposal and recycling options for commercial generators.  DEQ CFL Disposal Guidelines

Household exempt quantities of bulbs and non-PCB ballasts may be disposed at the Logan Landfill or Bozeman Convenience Site during regular business hours.  Disposal fees will be $27/ton for Household exempt quantities of fluorescent bulbs and non-PCB containing ballasts.  Household Exempt quantities of PCB-containing ballasts may be disposed as Household Hazardous Waste at Bozeman Convenience Site or at the E-Waste Building at Logan Landfill.

Non-PCB Ballasts  $1.00/ea
PCB Ballasts            $2/lb

Incandescent and LED light bulbs do not contain mercury and should be discarded with regular trash.

Where Else Can I Take Fluorescent Bulbs?
•Lowe’s Home Improvement: Compact (curly) bulbs only – no straight bulbs
•Home Depot: Compact bulbs only.
•Batteries Plus Bulbs: All kinds – fees may apply.

Caution!
Exercise caution when handling these bulbs.  If they break, the mercury vapor in the bulb is released and can be harmful to your health. If you do break a fluorescent bulb of any kind, you should open a window to ventilate the room, and then leave the room for 10-15 minutes to allow the mercury vapor to dissipate.  On returning to the room, use a broom to clean up the broken bulb. Do not use a vacuum, which may redistribute fine particles around the room.  The broken pieces should be placed in the trash. Since the mercury has escaped, they are no longer hazardous waste.   If you notice a white powder, this is phosphorous.  It can be placed in the trash with the broken pieces.