Light Bulb Recycling in Ocala, FL
Light bulb recycling for Ocala and Marion County, with appointment drop-off at our partner center on SW 16th Lane, commercial pickup for businesses, and prepaid mail-in kits.
Many old bulbs contain mercury, so they don't belong in the trash. Recycle Technologies handles light bulb recycling in Ocala through a partner recycling center at 1007 SW 16th Lane, near the US-27, US-301 and US-441 corridor. It accepts all lamps, from fluorescent tubes and CFLs to HID, LED, halogen, and incandescent bulbs. Homeowners and businesses can drop off on weekdays by appointment; businesses can arrange pickup, and anyone can ship a small batch in a mail-in kit.
Ocala Partner Location Details
Ocala Recycling Center (partner location, Marion County)
Phone
Hours
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Call ahead
An appointment is needed.
Landmark
By the 17th Street bridge, next door to Fakhoury Chiropractic
Available Service Options
Residential and business drop-off
By appointment
Commercial pickup
Contact the team to confirm availability for your site
Mail-in
Prepaid bulb kits, ordered online and dropped off at FedEx
Light Bulbs We Take in Ocala
Whether it's one burned-out CFL or a truck full of tubes from a store relamp, the Ocala partner center accepts:
Straight fluorescent tubes, plastic-coated and shielded types included
Green-tipped, circular and U-bend fluorescent lamps
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
HID lamps such as metal halide and HPS (high-pressure sodium)
LED lamps
UV lamps and cold cathode lamps, such as neon and argon
Flood, halogen and incandescent bulbs
Keeping Bulbs in One Piece
See our main light bulb recycling page for more on accepted lamps.
Shipping rules from the federal Department of Transportation apply to bulbs, so pack them in a sturdy container. The original boxes from replacement bulbs are a good fit. Don't bag loose tubes or bundle them together. Businesses with a scheduled pickup can ask for packing materials in advance.
How Light Bulb Recycling Works
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Book your visit
Call (352) 509-3019 for a drop-off appointment, request commercial pickup, or order a mail-in kit.
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Pack carefully
Use sturdy boxes and keep broken lamps separate, then mention them when you call.
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Hand them off
Bring bulbs to SW 16th Lane at your scheduled time, have them ready for pickup, or ship your kit.
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Separation
Lamps are broken down into glass, aluminum end caps, and phosphor powder and filters that hold mercury.
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Recovery
Mercury material is sent to our Greenwood, IN retort facility, the glass is reused in industrial products, and end caps go to aluminum salvage.
Light Bulb Recycling Options in Ocala, FL
Drop-Off
Looking for light bulb recycling near you in Ocala, Belleview, Silver Springs or Dunnellon? Call (352) 509-3019 to book a time, then bring your boxed bulbs to 1007 SW 16th Lane. The partner center opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays, and drop-off is open to homeowners and businesses.
The same appointment can cover batteries, ballasts (PCB ballasts included), electronics and mercury devices.
View all Recycle Technologies drop-off locations.
Commercial Pickup
Offices, property managers, warehouses, schools and retailers that go through bulbs regularly can arrange pickup instead of hauling them in. Pickup is a business service, available within about 100 miles of Ocala, including Gainesville, The Villages, Leesburg, Inverness and Lady Lake.
When requesting a quote, include:
Site address: street, city and ZIP code
Lamp types: tubes, CFLs, HID or other bulbs
Quantity: an estimated count, box total or pallets
Broken lamps: any cracked or shattered bulbs
Frequency: a one-time relamp or recurring pickups
Packing materials: whether you'd like containers delivered first
Mail-In Recycling
If a trip to SW 16th Lane isn't practical, order a prepaid bulb recycling kit, pack it and drop it at FedEx. Read how our mail-in recycling program works before you order.
Local Recycling Information
Florida follows the federal universal waste rule for mercury-containing lamps, along with its own stricter rules in Chapter 62-737 of the Florida Administrative Code, so fluorescent and HID lamps need to go to a recycler rather than the trash.
Marion County's recycling and household hazardous waste programs are set up for county residents, and businesses that don't pay the county's solid waste assessment can't use the recycling centers (Marion County). The Ocala partner center gives businesses and residents another local option, with commercial pickup for larger volumes.
Why Recycle Technologies for Light Bulb Recycling in Ocala
Local partner center
An Ocala drop-off on SW 16th Lane, open to residents and businesses by appointment
All lamp types
Fluorescent tubes, CFLs, HID, HPS, LED, UV, halogen and more
Commercial pickup
For businesses within about 100 miles with recurring bulb waste
Mercury recovery
Mercury material is sent to our Greenwood, IN retort facility
Mail-in option
Prepaid kits for small batches or anyone farther away
Since 1993
A minority-owned recycler with more than three decades of experience
Frequently Asked Questions
- Cost depends on the bulb types and quantity. Call (352) 509-3019 or request a quote before your visit.
- Yes. Mail-in kits are separate from Marion County's resident programs and work for households and small business quantities.
- Yes. LED lamps are accepted, so old and new bulbs from the same project can come in together.
- Yes. Both are inside the pickup area around Ocala. Confirm your address when you book.
- Ask about a certificate of recycling when you schedule.
- Seal the pieces in a sturdy container and call the partner center first to confirm how to bring them in.
Get Started With Light Bulb Recycling in Ocala, FL
Book a drop-off at the Ocala partner center, order a mail-in kit for a small batch, or send us your site and lamp count for a commercial pickup quote.
