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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Drop-in Program (Hayward Facility) | 2091 West Winton Avenue | Hayward | Safe Disposal | Drop-off for a Fee | lamps & ballasts | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| BulbCycle |
7700 Regents Road #113 Suite 547 |
San Diego | Safe Disposal | Mail-in for a Fee | ||
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Duke's Hardware (2526 Noriega) | 2526 Noriega 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. | |
| J & J Hardware | 929 Geneva 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. | |
| Brownies Hardware | 1563 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. | |
| Papenhausen Hardware | 32 West Portal Ave. | San Francisco | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | Limit of 5 bulbs per trip | |
| Canyon Market | 2815 Diamond 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 | 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. | |
| Progress Hardware | 724 Irving 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. | |
| Charity Cultural Services Center | 731 Commercial 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, 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. | |
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 501 Tunnel 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.Proof of San Francisco residency required to use HHWCF | |
| City Lights | 1585 Folsom 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. |
