Far as I know there is only one public plant in the country that is licenced to destroy mercury containing lamps.
How many people know that it is advisable dor everyone to evacuate their home for about 15 minutes after a CFC lamp breaks in the home. How many know that the lamps are believed to promote cancer and for those who are afraid of dying, it is best not to use them in bedside lamps. I also believe that UK refuse collectors staged an action because of the dangers these lamps hold.