Banned from landfills

How to Dispose of Fluorescent Bulbs / CFLs in Wilmington, NC

Take fluorescent bulbs to New Hanover County HHW, 3002 Hwy 421 N — permanent depot, Mon–Fri 8–3, Sat 8–12, free for county residents. Mobile HazWagon weekly. Keep chemicals off bulky piles.

Category: HazardousFluorescent Bulbs / CFLs disposal near meWilmington HHWCity program · New Hanover County — Household Hazardous WasteVerified 2026-08-13
StatusBanned from landfills
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee notePermanent NHC HHW — free county residents
PathwayNHC Household Hazardous Waste — 3002 Hwy 421 N
Verified2026-08-13
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Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feePermanent NHC HHW — free county residents
Hazardous ratingHigh
Nearest facility typeNHC Household Hazardous Waste — 3002 Hwy 421 N
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-13

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Yes.

Non-city residents?

Use county HHW/landfill.

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