Mercury Disposal

Options for Recycling Mercury

The elemental mercury and the mercury from mercury containing devices that are brought to Clean Sweep is recovered and recycled. Most importantly, the mercury is not released into the environment. Check out the links on the right-hand side of this page for more information on the hazards of mercury and to learn where it is commonly used.

Thermometers

If your thermometer is not digital and has a silver liquid metal in it (most commonly found in a bulb at the end of the device), it probably contains mercury. Alcohol-based thermometers usually contain a red or blue liquid, but they too can have a silver bulb on them. If you think you have a mercury-containing thermometer, bring it to Clean Sweep when you are ready to dispose of it.

We have a new batch of digital thermometers to exchange! If you bring in your old mercury fever thermometer, we can exchange it for a new mercury free digital model. Supplies are limited, so we can only exchange one per customer.

Dentists: Got Amalgam?

Clean Sweep now accepts dental amalgam from your office. We accept all forms of amalgam and waste amalgam with the exception of pulled teeth. We also accept your x-ray developer and fixer wastes. Please visit our Small Business page for information on setting up an appointment.