Two-thirds of lightbulbs not recycled, creating potential health hazards

Tadg O’Reilly, 11, and Rian O’Reilly, 9, highlighting the need for people to safely dispose of lightbulbs Picture: Conor McCabe/PA

Millions of lightbulbs are being dumped in general waste bins in Ireland every year, potentially creating hidden health hazards.

Only 3.2 million of the estimate 10 million lightbulbs sold in 2019 were recycled, according to Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland.