Thermostats Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage, Recycling & Drains Contains Mercury Hazardous Waste If your thermostat contains mercury, you can take it to one of our hazardous waste facilities or to the facility listed below: Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 889A Devlin Road, American Canyon | 1-800-984-9661Every Friday & Saturday 9 AM – 4 PMHouseholds: no appointment or feesBusiness: appointment only; fees charged City of American Canyon Mercury Elimination ProgramCity of American Canyon Corporation Yard205 Wetlands Edge Road, American Canyon | (707) 647-4550Monday – Friday 8am – 4pmReplacement of fever thermometers, mercury thermostats and disposal of mercury products for residents only. By turning in your mercury thermostate, you may be eligible for a $5 rebate! Click here to see if you’re eligible for the $5 rebate. How to Check for Mercury Remove the thermostat’s cover and check if you see a bulb or vial that contains a silver, metallic liquid. If present, this liquid is mercury. Do Not Throw in the Garbage A thermostat that contains mercury should be disposed of as hazardous waste, so never throw them in the garbage. Smart and Digital Thermostats Are E-Waste Smart thermostats and digital thermostats need to be disposed of as e-waste. Alternative Ways to Recycle Return to an HVAC Wholesaler Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) wholesalers are required by law to accept mercury thermostats free of charge. Find collectors who will recycle your thermostat. Ways to Reduce Replace Mercury Thermostats Most thermostats are made without mercury now so they are less damaging to the environment and more energy efficient. Consider updating your thermostat to save energy, money and avoid a hazardous mercury spill.
