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Mercury Thermometers

A mercury thermometer is a device used to measure temperature which contains liquid mercury.

Household Hazardous Waste

This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.

Mercury is readily absorbed into the body when you touch it and poses a risk to the environment in landfills.

What to do with a broken mercury thermometer. For additional safe disposal locations call 1-800-CLEANUP (1-800-253-2687).

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
Freon Free 1881 Walters Ct Suite A Fairfield Safe Disposal Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee
City of Palo Alto Household Hazardous Waste Station Program 2501 Embarcadero Way Palo Alto Safe Disposal Free Drop-off Only 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit. Must be a Palo Alto resident, proof of residency is required.
Photo Waste Recycling Co. 2980 Kerner Boulevard
Northern CA Headquarters
San Rafael Safe Disposal Pick-up for a Fee
EZ on the Earth 1919 Williams Street
Suite 350
Simi Valley Safe Disposal Drop-off for a Fee

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