[ale] OT: CFL recycle?

[Geoffrey]

Greg Clifton wrote:
> Yeah, that's a "manufacturer safe" warranty for sure! They might as well 
> claim that the bulbs will last 100 yrs.

Well, I'm now saving the boxes with the receipt taped to them.  I'm sure 
they'll want that documentation as well.

> 
> On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com 
> <mailto:lists at serioustechnology.com>> wrote:
> 
>     Greg Clifton wrote:
>      > Atlanta Light Bulb @ 20?? Mountain Industrial Blvd, Tucker (corner of
>      > Mtn. Ind. & Granite Dr.) used to accept all manner of fluorescent
>     bulbs.
>      > And yes, ALL fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury.
>     I have
>      > both fluorescent and LED in my home. Never had a CFL last the claimed
>      > 5-7 yrs.
> 
>     Me either.  I've just recently started dating my bulbs before installing
>     them so have a better idea of how long they last.  Just read on the
>     packaging that you have to return them in the original carton.  Like
>     everyone is going to save those things for that long.
> 
> 
>     --
>     Until later, Geoffrey
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-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin