San Diego

Where to dispose of fluorescent bulbs in San Diego

3 confirmed places within 25 miles of San Diego take fluorescent bulbs. The closest is Miramar Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility in San Diego, about 5.7 mi away.

Places that take fluorescent bulbs

• Miramar Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · San Diego · 5.7 mi from San Diego

  Accepted Residents only · Free for residents · 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

  Directions858-694-7000

• Chula Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · Chula Vista · 9.6 mi from San Diego

  Accepted Residents only · Free for residents · 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

  Directions619-691-5122

• El Cajon Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · El Cajon · 12 mi from San Diego

  Accepted Residents only · Free for residents · 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip

  Directions619-596-5100

Don't take it here

Confirmed nearby facilities that do not accept fluorescent bulbs: Miramar Landfill, Otay Landfill, Sycamore Landfill.

Good to know

Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and must go to an HHW facility or a retail take-back program in California. More about fluorescent bulbs disposal.

Fluorescent bulbs disposal near San Diego

• El Cajon
• Escondido
• San Marcos

Other things to get rid of in San Diego

• Concrete
• Dirt & soil
• Construction debris
• Mattresses
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Refrigerators & AC units
• TVs & electronics

Distances are straight-line from the center of San Diego. Hours and fees change; call before you go.