It is illegal to dispose of this item in the trash in Chittenden County, VT.
Disposal options
- Mercury-containing thermometers should be brought to any OPEN CSWD Drop-Off Center (DOC) except Burlington or the Environmental Depot by appointment only.
Cost
- No fee to drop off mercury-containing thermometers for Chittenden County residents (fees apply to businesses).
Limitations, regulations and other specifications
- Please double-bag all thermometers and thermostats.
- Broken thermometers are accepted ONLY at the Environmental Depot by appointment only. Double bag it in a zip lock bag, or place it in a solid plastic container.