MERCURY

Mercury: compact fluorescent bulb, thermostat, broken thermometer, old toggle switch
  • Landfill-Banned
  • Highly toxic, silvery liquid that evaporates into a colorless, odorless vapor
  • Avoid breaking
  • FREE DISPOSAL: intact fluorescent bulbs and Mercury thermostats
  • SMALL FEE: other mercury devices
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Broken fluorescent bulbs: handle carefully, contain securely, and bring to the Eco Depot or a household haz-waste collection.  

  • Light Bulbs- Fluorescent: intact
  • Mercury Devices- Unbroken: relays, sensors, switches, thermometers
  • Mercury- Loose: liquid, broken container