CFLs & Mercury Content

I've had some people ask me about the Mercury in the CFLs.

If you look at the loop of energy for CFLs, they use less electricity, last longer & thus less waste in the end than incandescent bulbs.

If you Break a CFL bulb

•  Open a window
•  Use a strong tape to pick up the pieces.
• *Do Not vacuum it up as that aerosolizes the particles.

Here is an article from the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) that LPEA has posted.    EPA article on CFLs