Proper Disposal of Mercury  
Most mercury products can be disposed of at your nearest hazardous waste facility.  You can locate your local household hazardous waste or moderate waste facility by going to Earth 911’s Web site and entering your zip code.   The site also contains information about what your facility accepts and its hours of operation. You may also visit the Department of Ecology's hazardous waste service providers.
Visit The Department of Health's Thermostat Recycling Project information page

Key points to remember:
 

Never use a vacuum to clean up the mercury. 
The vacuum will put mercury vapor into the air and increase the likelihood of human exposure.
 

Never use household cleaning products to clean up mercury
These chemicals will react violently with mercury, releasing toxic gas, particularly products that contain ammonia or chlorine.
 

Never use a broom or paintbrush to clean up mercury. 
It will scatter the mercury droplets, making them harder to find and pick up.
 

Never pour mercury down the drain. 
Since mercury is heavier than water, it often accumulates in the S-trap of a drain and continues to emit harmful vapors.
 

• Health Risks

• Mercury in the Environment

• Mercury in Fish Pregnant women and young children should limit their consumption of key fish

• Mercury Containing Products

• What You Can Do

• What Washington is Doing

• Frequently Asked Questions