Mercury Thermostat Collection and Recycling
Thermostat Contractor Requirements
Beginning July 1, 2011, HVAC contractors removing, replacing, or otherwise
taking a mercury-switch thermostat out of service must deliver such thermostats
to a collection site. Contractors must also handle and manage
out-of-service mercury thermostats as universal
waste.
HVAC contractors who employ 7 or more service technicians or installers or who
are located outside of an urban area may obtain a collection bin from the Thermostat
Recycling Corporation. Information on how to become a collection site
is available on the Thermostat Recycling
Corporation website.
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