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Originally Posted by Neil

You throw them in the bin until HBC provide something else. Standard light bulbs are only glass and metal, the fluorescent and low energy ones are supposed to be disposed of correctly though because of the fluorescent powder and mercury in them.

Any low energy or fluorescent lamps should be taken back to the place you purchased them from, for them to dispose of in the correct manner.

See Part 5
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations
Distributor Obligations and Rights:WEEE From Private Households

http://www.weeecare.com/documents/file35992.pdf