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Fluorescents Light Bulbs Fact Sheet 
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) provides a fact sheet on mercury in Fluorescents Light Bulbs, including information about what to do in case one breaks.
EPA's Guidelines for Mercury Releases and Spills
EPA provides instructions for handling mercury releases and spills.
EPA's Guidelines for Broken CFLs
EPA provides instructions for handling mercury releases from broken CFLs.
NEMA Lamp Companies Announce Commitment to Cap CFL Mercury Content
Read the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) press release (2007), NEMA Lamp Companies Announce Commitment to Cap CFL Mercury Content to learn about efforts to reduce mercury in CFL bulbs.
Northeast Waste Management Officials Association (NEWMOA) Fluorescent Lamp Recycling
NEWMOA provides information about fluorescent lamp recycling, including a report on mercury use in lighting .
NYS DEC's Disposal Options for Fluorescent and HID Lamps in New York State
Provides information on dispoal and proper management of fluorescent bulbs in New York State.
ALSO SEE:
lighting at home
lighting at work
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