AmerenUE (UE), a Missouri-based utility firm, has announced that its residential energy efficiency department is launching a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling program for UE customers.
“We’re offering our customers a variety of energy efficiency programs, like discounted CFLs, to help them save energy and money,” says Richard Mark, senior vice president of customer operations. “When those CFL bulbs finally do burn out, we’re now providing an easy and environmentally friendly way to dispose of those products.”
Customers can bring their used CFL bulbs to an AmerenUE authorized recycling location throughout the company’s coverage area for disposal. Recycling centers will accept broken CFL bulbs if they are in a sealed plastic bags.
More than 50 authorized CFL bulb recycling locations are available in AmerenUE’s service area. The company has initially established recycling centers in Ace Hardware stores and in the city of St. Peters, Mo., to provide this service throughout its territory. Additional sites, including retailers, municipalities and communities, will be added soon.
UE has also partnered with Home Depot to be part of their existing recycling program. A complete list of recycling locations and CFL programs is available at www.UEfficiency.com.