Mercury Thermometers & Thermostats

Items containing mercury should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off site.

How to Clean Up Spilled Mercury:

• Wearing gloves, scoop up the mercury using an index card or stiff paper edge.

• Place it in a zip lock bag or airtight container.

• Use a flashlight to locate small mercury beads, which can be removed using an eye dropper or sponge.

• If it spills on a rug, cut out the contaminated piece and bag it. Dispose of all clean-up materials along with the mercury in the zip lock bag.

• Take it to a Hazardous Waste collection site. 

• Do not use a vacuum or broom and do not touch.  Keep all people and pets away. Turn off fans & heaters.

• For a larger spill, call: Spill Report Line 1-800-943-0003