Household Hazardous Waste
This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.
Mercury Thermostats
A control device typically used in a heating and/or cooling system to maintain a set temperature. Older models contain liquid mercury and are considered hazardous waste. Newer models are electronic and considered electronic waste when non-working.
In the old style of thermostats with a lever or switch - not the newer electronic kind - there is mercury inside the sealed glass tilt switch.
Properly recycling mercury thermostats is the law. Use the Thermostat Recycling Location Finder to find free drop-off sites near you. Residents, contractors, and businesses all qualify for rebates of up to $30 per mercury thermostat.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMaRT Station | 301 Carl Rd | Sunnyvale | Recycle | Free Drop-off | This item is hazardous and must be disposed of properly. Thermostat collection area. | |
| R.E. Michel Company | 2921 Whipple Rd | Union City | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | Thermostat Care Drop-off Location. Free drop-off, complete form, rebate mailed at future date. |
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