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I really must work out how to dispose of the unused CFL bulbs I have here - a 'gift' from British Gas a couple of decades back, when they were on one of their energy-efficiency drives. I dread to think how much this dented their profits. Charity-shops don't want 'em.
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The giving away of CFL's was because it was the cheapest way of the energy suppliers to meet energy saving/efficiency targets, and so whilst it cost them money it was cheaper than the other options. Also remember that when they were doing this I believe CFL tungsten replacements were government subsidised and you could pick up the bulbs extremely cheaply (10p a bulb?).
As for disposal you local tip/household recycling centre should take them.