I often open up the bulbs and tear out the bits of copper inside. I think is it worthwhile to like recyclable materials found in electronic objects. There is often an appreciable amount of copper in motors, which i see is the subject of your current post.
If something can be repaired we have to find out how, that way we feel constructive, useful, as well as saving a bit on money.
We are used to tossing out light bulbs as incandescent and fluorescent bulbs depended on the gas in the bulb. Fluorescent bulbs contain a little mercury which needs to be disposed properly.