Banned from landfills

How to Dispose of Fluorescent Bulbs / CFLs in Worcester, MA

Take fluorescent bulbs to Worcester Hazardous Waste Days (about 4 free events/year, appointment required) — no permanent daily HHW depot. Oil-based paint/stains at HHW days; latex paint → dry out then trash. Keep chemicals off RDC bulk loads.

Category: HazardousFluorescent Bulbs / CFLs disposal near meWorcester HHWCity program · Worcester DPW — Hazardous Waste DayVerified 2026-08-12
StatusBanned from landfills
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee noteHHW 4 events/year by appointment — latex dry/trash
PathwayWorcester Hazardous Waste Days (events only)
Verified2026-08-12
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Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feeHHW 4 events/year by appointment — latex dry/trash
Hazardous ratingHigh
Nearest facility typeWorcester Hazardous Waste Days (events only)
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-12

Common questions

Permanent HHW?

No — events only.

Latex at HHW?

No — dry and trash.

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