Where to Recycle Fluorescent Tubes and LED Bulbs in Washington and Oregon (Without Throwing Them in the Trash)

Fluorescent tubes, CFLs, and HID lamps can't legally go in the trash in Washington and Oregon — but most businesses don't know what to do with them. Here's a plain-English guide to commercial lighting recycling in the Pacific Northwest, including what's accepted, what happens to lamps when they're recycled properly, and how to stay compliant with state hazardous waste rules.