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People love using halogen bulbs for their bright light that provides superior illumination over incandescents for security, pathways, and highlighting garden or water features. Halogen bulbs are a type of incandescent light bulb that contain small amounts of halogen gases, like iodine or bromine, to improve their efficiency and lifespan. While they’re useful, these bulbs need special care when disposed of for the following reasons:
It’s important to note that there are a few points to follow when disposing of halogen bulbs. That’s because the halogen gases inside them can be harmful if they end up in landfills. The bulbs can break, letting out gases into the water and soil. This could damage ecosystems and put people and animals at risk. Recycling prevents this environmental damage.
Halogen bulbs are made of glass and metal. These are commonly recovered and reused. By recycling bulbs, you’ll be part of helping to make new products without the need to extract more raw materials from the earth. Cutting down usage of resources to make something new preserves those materials for other needs.
A main reason for recycling is to reduce waste of all types ending up in landfills. Anything you can keep from going into a landfill, when you multiply that with other people’s efforts, can have a big impact on your local and overall environment.
Recycling halogen bulbs isn’t as simple as tossing them in your regular recycling bin. Halogen bulbs require a separate but simple recycling process. It’s manageable with a few steps:
1) Don’t Mix with Regular Recycling
Halogen bulbs can’t go with your usual glass or metal recycling because of the halogen gases and specific materials they contain. They need special treatment.
2) Take Them to a Specialized Recycling Center
Look for a recycling facility that handles hazardous materials or electronic waste (e-waste). These centers have the equipment and processes to deal with halogen bulbs safely.
3) Check Local Options
Many local governments or waste management companies offer recycling programs for bulbs like these. Call your local recycling centers or check their website to find drop-off locations or collection events near you.
4) Look for Retailer Programs
Some stores or bulb manufacturers offer take-back programs. Check with the place where you bought the bulb or the manufacturer’s website to see if they’ll take it back for recycling.
If you can’t recycle them right away, keep the bulbs in a safe place (like a box) to avoid breaking them. A broken bulb could release the gases, so handle them with care. When you are able to take them to a recycling center or retailer who recycles, then you will have them organized for easy transport.
Once you recycle your old halogen bulbs, you’ll want to replace them with new ones from Best Pro Lighting.
Need tips for future bulb choices? Try our highlighted halogen bulbs:
PAR 36 50W 12V Halogen Bulb: These bulbs feature a new and improved fire sealed technology. You can use them with our low voltage well lights for up to 3000 hours. The bulb features a glass outer and 4.5 inch diameter. These types of bulbs are also available in 35W bulbs and 25W bulbs.
Osram MR16 20W 12V: This bulb offers a clear glass lens cover, and white flood with UV filter. This MR16 Bulb is perfect for directional lighting, up lighting, spot lighting, modern bullet or any low voltage fixture, and lasts up to 2000 hours.
You may also wish to add several light fixtures to your garden or landscape that use halogen bulbs. Best Pro Lighting offers a wide range of quality landscape lights and spotlights, including:
Modern Bullet - BPL103 Low Voltage Landscape Lights: Transform your outdoor space with Best Pro Lighting’s modern landscape lighting solutions. The Low Voltage Directional Bullet Light is perfect for illuminating trees, gardens, statues, and architectural elements, casting a cozy 20W halogen light that’s ideal for contemporary garden settings. Crafted from sturdy cast aluminum and fitted with heat-resistant tempered glass, this spotlight also includes a swivel arm and a deep glare shield for precise lighting direction.
3W Integrated Mini Spot Light in Black Finish: The Best Pro Lighting Integrated Bullet Spot Light is crafted to deliver targeted illumination to outdoor areas, featuring a slanted shade for precise light direction and a sealed glass lens to keep moisture out. Its sturdy cast aluminum body ensures durability against diverse weather challenges.
Halogen bulbs offer a dependable, clear, and warm light to accent your landscape effectively for thousands of hours. Shop Best Pro Lighting for all your halogen bulbs and fixtures that will beautifully illuminate your outdoor spaces.
