Something to think about. The lesser of two evils perhaps ?

....or maybe a new business opportunity, if someone could figure out how to dispose of these safely and efficiently.

Maybe they should have a deposit on them ? Then you would have an incentive NOT to just toss them in the trash.

"On March 13, Brandy Bridges was installing some of the two dozen CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) bulbs she had purchased in an attempt to save money on her energy bill.

One month later, though, Bridges is paying much more than she had ever expected to."