New Requirements for Disposing of Mercury-Added Products
Homeowners, This includes YOU
As of January 1, 2008 the disposal of mercury containing products at landfills, transfer stations and incinerators is prohibited. This means these items may not be disposed of as a solid waste with the “normal” garbage. The ban covers products including:
· Thermometers
· Fluorescent lamps (both regulars tipped and the green tips)
· Thermostats
· Mercury button cell batteries
· Switches and relays
Homeowners and business alike are subject to this ban. However, the ban includes the recycling of these items at solid waste facilities and we encourage consumers to bring them to their local facility for recycling along with their other recyclables. Legal disposal options include:
· Collection and recycling at municipal facilities
· TrueValue and Ace Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Stores
Newton Transfer Station does accept all mercury containing devices.
Please give the devices to one of the attendants for proper storage.
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