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Recycling Services
As a service to members, Wright-Hennepin (WH) accepts compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), regular fluorescent lights and certain appliances for recycling at its headquarters in Rockford. A fee is charged per item to cover the cost of recycling. Per state law, fluorescent bulbs must be recycled*, rather than thrown in the garbage.
CFLs
Small, household CFL bulbs cost 50 cents per bulb for recycling through WH. Recycling costs for special-shaped fluorescent bulbs are as follow:
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Ballasts four feet in length and less cost 50 cents per ballast
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U-shaped fluorescent bulbs cost 60 cents per bulb
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Fluorescent tubes between four and five feet in length cost 70 cents per ballast
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Broken bulbs or ballasts are $1 per unit for recycling and must be contained in a sealed bag
CFLs and fluorescent ballasts can be dropped off on Wednesdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Also, Minnesota Menards stores provide free CFL recycling services at their service centers.
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On Wednesdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., the cooperative also accepts some appliances including:
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Refrigerators
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Freezers
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Washers
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Dryers
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Dishwashers
Due to the increased cost associated with properly recycling appliances containing hazardous material, the fees for those appliances have increased to $14 per unit. Air conditioners can also be dropped off for recycling at $24 per unit.
WH does not accept:
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Restaurant equipment
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Gas operated refrigerators
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Computers
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Office equipment
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Business equipment
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Televisions
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Water softeners
*Because of the presence of mercury, CFLs must be recycled. In Minnesota, it is illegal to place them directly in the garbage.