It is only one of life’s minor inconveniences, but “household e-waste recycling” is one of the more frequent ways people land on the WillowGlenExtra website. Battery recycling in particular seems like a persistent top-10 topic on the WGNA eList, and nary a weekend passes without a local e-waste drop-off fundraiser. To be honest, the topic had gotten a little stale.

But, when the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health started promoting its Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Campaign (PDF) this week, WGx figured it was time to jump back on the e-waste bandwagon:

County of Santa Clara, PG&E, and Local Businesses Launch Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Campaign

San Jose, CALIF. – Today, the County of Santa Clara, PG&E, and local retailers came together to launch the fluorescent lamp recycling campaign that encourages residents to properly dispose of used fluorescent lamps. Proper disposal of hazardous waste, such as fluorescent lamps, helps to protect the environment and public health.

“The partnership between the County, PG&E, and local retailers provides a convenient and safe way for residents to recycle their used fluorescent lamps,� said Supervisor Pete McHugh, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “This partnership also helps to reduce the County’s financial responsibility of managing used fluorescent lamps.�

The County has compiled the complete list of 35 retailers in PDF.

But as a public service, WGx is happy to provide this Executive Summary: Take them to OSH. You have a choice of the San Carlos Street location or the Branham Lane store. The only limitation is one of size; the Branham store won’t take bulbs that are eight feet long. In either case, you simply leave the lamps with an employee at the Customer Service counter, during almost any open hours. WGx suggests you call ahead to be sure.

And if you are reading this post searching for a place to take your non-fluorescent e-waste, there are several locations in and around San Jose that will take your stuff free during business hours and some weekends. Try CinTech E-Waste off of 101 & McKee or Earthcare Recycling north of the Airport. Both operations will pick-up your items in sufficient quantity.

Now, about those batteries …