Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
A mercury thermometer is a device used to measure temperature which contains liquid mercury.
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).
Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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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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