Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
Light Bulbs - LED
A light-emitting diode product (LED) made into a lamp for use in light fixtures.
ED (or light-emitting diode) lights, which are highly energy efficient and increasing in use, do not contain mercury. However, these lights have been found to contain other toxic metals (e.g., copper, lead, nickel, and chromium) that are harmful to human health and the environment. Manage these lights as hazardous waste like CFLs and fluorescent tubes.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Plumbing | 6122 Geary Blvd. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Soko Hardware | 1698 Post St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Cole Hardware | 2254 Polk St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Universal Electric Supply Co. | 438 8th St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Creative Paint (5435 Geary) | 5435 Geary Blvd. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Discount Builders Supply | 1695 Mission St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| BulbCycle |
7700 Regents Road #113 Suite 547 |
San Diego | Safe Disposal | Mail-in for a Fee | ||
| Financial District Ace Hardware | 140 Pine St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Fredericksen Hardware | 3029 Fillmore St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Drop-in Program (Oakland Facility) | 2100 East 7th Street | Oakland | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | lamps & ballasts | |
| City of Palo Alto Household Hazardous Waste Station Program | 2501 Embarcadero Way | Palo Alto | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Only 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit. Must be a Palo Alto resident, proof of residency is required. | |
| G Mazzei & Son Hardware | 5166 3rd St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Drop-in Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | lamps & ballasts | |
| Golden City Building Supply | 1279 Pacific Ave. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Drop-in Program (Livermore Facility) | 5584 La Ribera Street | Livermore | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | lamps & ballasts | |
| Cole Hardware | 345 9th St | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Great Wall Hardware | 1821 Taraval St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center | 7501 Schmidt Ln. | El Cerrito | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | See staff for assistance. | |
| Cole Hardware, Vallejo St. | 627 Vallejo St | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. | |
| Handy Handyman Ace Hardware | 2075 Market St. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Some LED light bulbs contain toxic metals other than mercury and must be kept out of any of your three bins. There is a 5-light limit per trip. |
