By Rebekah Zens

MANKATO - July 26, 2012 - (KMKO) --The Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste will hold the annual business bulb collection August 2nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is an opportunity for businesses to properly dispose of fluorescent light bulbs for free and reduced rates. Xcel Energy customers can get rid of up to ten bulbs free of charge if they bring a copy of their electricity bill. Additional bulbs will be accepted at additional rates. The facility is located on Summit Avenue in Mankato. For more information on the different rates, call 304-4242.