Light Bulb Recycling in Blaine, Minnesota
Schedule a Light Bulbs Recycling Pickup
Fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, and other lamps contain small amounts of mercury and can’t legally go in the trash in Minnesota. Recycle Technologies handles light bulb recycling at its Blaine facility, giving residents and businesses in the area a documented way to get spent bulbs recycled. Individuals can drop bulbs off at the Blaine location or use the nationwide Mail-In Program, and businesses can schedule commercial pickup.
Service Information
- Address
- 1525 99th Ln NE, Blaine, Minnesota 55449
- Phone
- +1-763-559-5130
- Drop-Off
- Individuals can bring light bulbs to the Blaine location. A processing fee applies to drop-off materials.
- Commercial Pickup
- Available for businesses; scheduled pickup is exclusive to commercial customers.
- Mail-In
- Available nationwide through the Recycle Technologies Mail-In Program for anyone not near a drop-off location.
What We Accept
Recycle Technologies accepts a wide range of bulb and lamp types at its Blaine facility:
- Fluorescent tubes, plastic-coated and shielded tubes
- Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
- Green-tipped bulbs
- Circular lamps and U-bend/U-shaped lamps
- Ultraviolet (UV) lamps, neon, argon, and other cold cathode lamps
- High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, including metal halide and high-pressure sodium
- Flood lamps
- Incandescent bulbs
- Halogen bulbs
If you’re not sure whether a specific lamp qualifies, call the Blaine facility before scheduling a pickup or mail-in shipment.
How Light Bulb Recycling Works
- 1CollectionDrop bulbs off at the Blaine facility, use the Mail-In Program, or, for businesses, schedule a commercial pickup.
- 2PackagingBecause DOT regulations govern how bulbs are shipped, pack bulbs in a sturdy fiber bin or the original box they came in. Recycle Technologies can deliver packing materials ahead of a scheduled pickup.
- 3ProcessingBulbs are processed directly at the Minnesota facility rather than routed through an outside broker.
- 4SeparationMercury-contaminated phosphor powder and filters, glass, and aluminum end caps are separated from each other during processing.
- 5RecoveryPhosphor powder and filters go to a distillation company, glass is directed to industrial uses, and aluminum end caps go to an aluminum salvage partner.
Recycling Options in Blaine, Minnesota
Drop-OffBring bulbs to 1525 99th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A processing fee applies.
Commercial PickupBusinesses, property managers, and facilities in the Blaine area can schedule a commercial pickup for light bulbs. This is a business service, not a residential option. Recycle Technologies can also deliver packing materials ahead of the pickup date.
Mail-In RecyclingIf a trip to Blaine isn’t convenient, the nationwide Mail-In Program lets you ship bulbs from anywhere in the country using the same packaging guidelines.
Local Recycling Information
Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. § 115A.932) bans disposing of fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps in the trash and requires them to be recycled, covering fluorescent lights of every shape and size, including CFLs. Unlike some states, Minnesota does not allow crushing fluorescent bulbs before recycling.
The City of Blaine also runs a monthly community Recycling Saturday event at this same address, on the third Saturday of the month from 8 AM to noon, where residents can drop off lamps for a small per-item fee. This is a separate city-sponsored event from Recycle Technologies’ regular weekday drop-off hours.
Why Recycle Technologies for Light Bulb Recycling
- In-house processing at the Blaine facility, not outsourced to a broker
- Materials separated and directed to distillation, industrial glass use, and aluminum salvage rather than a landfill
- Local drop-off, commercial pickup, and nationwide Mail-In Program all available
- Wide range of accepted lamp types, from fluorescent tubes to incandescent and halogen bulbs
- Established recycling process in place since 1993
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. § 115A.932) bans disposing of fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps in the trash and requires them to be recycled, covering fluorescent lights of every shape and size, including CFLs.
- No. Unlike some states, Minnesota does not allow crushing fluorescent bulbs before recycling. Pack them whole in a sturdy fiber bin or the original box.
- Yes, a processing fee applies to drop-off materials. Call the Blaine facility for current rates.
- Businesses, property managers, and facilities in the Blaine area can schedule a commercial pickup. Scheduled pickup is a business service, not a residential option, and Recycle Technologies can deliver packing materials ahead of the pickup date.
- Use the nationwide Mail-In Program to ship bulbs from anywhere in the country, following the same packaging guidelines.
Get Started With Light Bulb Recycling in Blaine, Minnesota
Drop off bulbs at the Blaine facility during business hours, schedule a commercial pickup if you’re a business, or start a shipment through the Mail-In Program.
