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Article: SPSA takes compact fluorescent light bulbs.(Business)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- November 19, 2008
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By Scott Harper
The Virginian-Pilot
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SPSA has started recycling compact fluorescent light bulbs - those corkscrew-shaped alternatives increasingly popular in homes and businesses because they conserve so much energy.
The Southeastern Public Service Authority joins a small number of private companies that safely handle and recycle CFLs in Hampton Roads. Home Depot launched a free recycling program in July at all of its stores, and Waste Management Inc. this year started a mail-in program for a small fee.
In addition, Green Alternatives, an environmental retail store in Norfolk, accepts spent CFLs for free.
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