Lighting recycling
How to Recycle Halogen Bulbs
High-intensity tungsten halogen bulbs that can be recycled for their metal components and specialized glass.
Recyclable$0.25-0.75 per bulb in tungsten and aluminum recoveryUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
No, halogen bulbs aren't recyclable; like incandescents, the thin glass and filament aren't accepted with container glass or curbside, and they contain no mercury. Wrap a burned-out bulb and put it in the trash. Switching to LEDs cuts both energy use and waste.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0.25-0.75 per bulb in tungsten and aluminum recovery
How to Prepare
- 1Allow bulbs to cool completely before handling
- 2Wrap in newspaper or bubble wrap to prevent breaking
- 3Remove from fixtures carefully