Mercury thermometers are the single most common Haz Mat emergency response incident on campus. If we could eliminate all mercury thermometers we could decrease Haz Mat emergencies by 90%. In order to expedite the elimination of nonessential mercury thermometers from campus we have instituted a trade in policy. We will provide an environmentally safe thermometer for every unbroken thermometer that we are given.

The mercury in thermometers is recyclable for many other purposes. All mercury thermometers received through the trade in program are sent off site to be crushed and the mercury retorted. The glass is also recycled.

To request the exchange of a mercury thermometer please call 797-2892 or use the Hazardous Waste Pickup Request Form.