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How to Dispose of Mercury Thermometers


How to Dispose of Mercury During COVID-19 - YouTube

Boats Program Manager Karen Teliha offers advice on safely disposing of mercury. Visit https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2452.htm to learn more ...

Universal Wastes – Mercury Waste

Because of mercury's potential to harm humans and the environment, it is illegal to dispose of mercury-containing products in the trash. Keep ...

Mercury Information - CT.gov

Another way to reduce the amount of mercury in the environment is to bring the used mercury-containing item, such as fluorescent lamps, to a licensed recycling ...

Mercury - Environmental Health and Safety - University of Mississippi

Label the container “used Mercury” and process a Request for Disposal (pdf file) as you would for any hazardous material. Mercury Spills and Broken Thermometers.

How can I safely dispose of mercury thermometers?

How can I safely dispose of mercury thermometers? Please dispose of your mercury thermometers at a mobile household hazardous waste collection event near ...

Mercury Thermostat Recycling Factsheet Feb 08 - Lincoln.ne.gov

When bulbs burn out, they should be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Thermometers. • If you have a mercury thermometer, bring it to a ...

Mercury Disposal Method - City of Kings Mountain

mercury thermometer. If the spill is smaller, skip to the next step. Otherwise: – Check your local yellow pages or search online for. “Hazardous waste ...

Waste & Recycling Resources - Clark County Green Schools

All mercury containing products should be disposed of as a hazardous waste. To Prepare for Recycling. Keep the thermometers in their cases or if case missing, ...

The Right Way To Dispose Of Mercury Thermometers - House Digest

Contact your local hazardous waste collection site ... If you do have a mercury thermometer in your home, you should proceed with caution. First ...

Thermometers - Oceanside Recycling Guide

Thermometers containing either mercury or digital components should be disposed of as hazardous waste. Never throw them in the garbage.

Mercury-containing Products - What's in our garbage - King County

Avoid purchasing products containing mercury unless necessary. · Recycle fluorescent bulbs and tubes through the Take it Back Network. · Dispose of other mercury– ...

How do I properly dispose of my old mercury-containing thermostats?

Many states and local agencies have developed collection/exchange programs for mercury-containing devices such as thermometers, manometers, and thermostats.

Consumers/Residential Mercury

Carefully handle and dispose of products that contain mercury, such as thermometers or fluorescent lights. Do not vacuum up spilled mercury ...

How to Dispose of Mercury if Thermometer Breaks? - Surgical Shop

You can also use a thin piece of card to collect up the spilled mercury bead. • Wipe the area with a damp cloth. Put collected mercury and the cloth in the same ...

Thermometers - Napa Recycling and Waste Services

Thermometers containing either mercury or digital components should be disposed of as hazardous waste. Never throw them in the garbage.

Mercury - City of Houston

Place items in a concealed container and then discard. Liquid mercury should be contained in a glass jar or plastic freezer type bag, then and delivered to the ...

Mercury-Containing Devices - Addison County Solid Waste

This item is banned from disposal in the trash in Vermont. It must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Disposal Options. Mercury-containing devices are accepted ...

Mercury Thermometer - City of Fort Collins

Mercury thermometers should be properly disposed of as household hazardous waste. Mercury poses a risk to human health and the environment if not handled ...

Mercury - | Washington State Department of Health

Use 1-800-RECYCLE (1-800-732-9253) to find your nearest hazardous waste collection site. To prevent spills or leaks, use extreme caution when packaging and ...

How to dispose of mercury | Mercury disposal in the UK

Disposal of a mercury thermometer from your household can be done at some HWRCs. Check if they have bins or a section that accepts hazardous waste including ...