San Marcos

Where to dispose of fluorescent bulbs in San Marcos

3 confirmed places within 25 miles of San Marcos take fluorescent bulbs. The closest is Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Site in Escondido, about 6.0 mi away.

Places that take fluorescent bulbs

• Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Site

  Hazardous waste drop-off · Escondido · 6.0 mi from San Marcos

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

  Directions760-745-3203

• Ramona Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · Ramona · 20 mi from San Marcos

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

  Directions877-713-2784

• Miramar Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility

  Hazardous waste drop-off · San Diego · 24 mi from San Marcos

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

  Directions858-694-7000

Don't take it here

Confirmed nearby facilities that do not accept fluorescent bulbs: Miramar 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 Marcos

• Escondido
• Fallbrook
• El Cajon
• San Diego

Other things to get rid of in San Marcos

• TVs & electronics
• Paint
• Motor oil
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• Household chemicals
• Pesticides & fertilizer
• Pool chemicals

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