Light bulb guidelines What should be considered for illuminants? How do I dispose of light bulbs? In order to answer this question, it is important to know the type of light bulb. The categories are as follows: Incandescent bulbs Halogen bulbs These can be disposed of as regular household and bulky waste. However, any type of fluorescent lamps or discharge lamps (energy-saving lamps) LED lights must be handled like electronics and recycled. If you're not sure, check for the pictogram that looks like a rubbish bin with a line through it. These lights can be handed over to your local waste disposal