Light bulb crushers pulverize dead or broken fluorescent bulbs to minimize the space required for storing them, and they have filters that capture contaminants released during the crushing process. Sometimes called bulb eaters, these units reduce safety hazards by eliminating the risk of accidentally breaking bulbs that are being stored for recycling and disposal. They also reduce the cost of shipping the bulbs to a facility that can recycle and dispose of the bulbs' components in accordance with regulations. Light bulb crusher accessories maintain or improve the functionality of the crushers.