Illuminant guide

How should illuminants be disposed of?

To answer this question, you must first ascertain which type of illuminant you have. They are divided as follows:

• Lightbulbs
• halogen lamps

These can be disposed of in normal household or bulky waste. On the other hand:

• all forms of fluorescent lamp and discharge (energy-saving) lamp
• LED lamps

must be treated as electrical goods and recycled. 

The pictogram of the crossed-out trash can is a helpful indication.
You can dispose of illuminants at your local waste disposal site or at dedicated collection points. 

What should I do in case of broken glass (e.g. on an energy-saving lamp)?

Energy-saving lamps require special handling as they may contain small amounts of mercury:

• Cutting hazard due to broken glass
• Pick up large parts, gather smaller parts with a suitable implement
• Small parts and dust can be carefully picked up with a damp cloth or adhesive tape
• Vacuum cleaners or brooms are unsuitable as they disperse small parts and dust
• Ventilate the room well

Broken, defective or spent illuminants must be disposed of properly at a collection point.