CFLs are covered by the WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) Directive and therefore should never be placed in your waste disposal or recycling bins. Retailers will take back your old CFLs free of charge when you purchase new ones on a one for one basis. Your Local Authority will also take them, free of charge, at your local recycling centres. Although ordinary bulbs and halogen bulbs are not covered by the WEEE Directive they should be disposed of responsibly by bringing them to your recycling centre. Information on the disposal of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment can be found here: WEEE | 
