Fluorescent Lamp
Fluorescent lamps contain toxic mercury vapor; drop unbroken tubes into dedicated green collection boxes. Wrap broken lamps in newspaper and use non-combustible waste bags.
How to Dispose (5 Steps)
- 1
Handle fluorescent tubes carefully to avoid breakage.
- 2
Locate the green 'Fluorescent Lamp Collection Box' at apartment stations or community centers.
- 3
Remove paper packaging sleeves and insert only the glass tube into the collection slot.
- 4
Broken Lamps: Open windows immediately to ventilate toxic mercury vapor.
- 5
Wrap broken glass pieces in multiple newspaper layers and place inside a non-combustible waste bag.
Real-World Examples
Straight or U-shaped fluorescent tube: Drop intact into dedicated recycling box
Broken tube fragments: Wrap safely in newspaper and dispose in non-combustible waste bag
Cardboard packaging sleeve: Recycle in paper recycling bin
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I find fluorescent tube collection box locations in Seoul?
A. You can search updated community center addresses for all 25 districts under our Seoul Waste Guide map section.