Fluorescent Light Bulb Crushing Machine Quick Facts for Fluorescent Light Bulb Crusher. Crushes straight lamps of any length; Crushes utube lamps (model VRSU only) Crushes a 4foot fluorescent lamp in 1 second; Reduce labor by up to 20 hours per 1,000 lamps; Save up to 50% on recycling costs; Minimize storage space by up to 80%