How do I dispose of mercury?

KaosDad · Post by **KaosDad** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:18:37

I just replaced two old style thermostats that have mercury switches in them. Any idea how I get rid of these properly?

SHMIV · Post by **SHMIV** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:26:40

Last time I had some of those, I took the mercury out and played with it. But, that's me. I'd hang on to them;mercury switches could come in handy later.

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ShotgunBlast · Post by **ShotgunBlast** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:00:54

Most local landfills will accept them (and not by dumping them in a trash bag!)

Gotlabs · Post by **Gotlabs** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:02:28

Put it in hollow points and seal wit wax. At least thats what I saw in a movie years ago.

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2WheelFun · Post by **2WheelFun** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:32:08

Or, just pour it down the drain.

DryBones · Post by **DryBones** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:49:34

just don't spill it in any government building or they will have to evacuate and have a hazmat team clean it up!

I remember playing with it in high school science class.

Post by **OakRidgeStars** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:59:29

Loudoun County has a drop-off program for items that contain mercury.

http://search.earth911.com/program/Q1RQ ... filter=all

or

http://tinyurl.com/d2mkjey

SpanishInquisition · Post by **SpanishInquisition** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:38:52

Put them in a small jar and heep them. Tilt switches can be darn handy.

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thekinetic · Post by **thekinetic** » Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:17:26

They work nice in motion alarms, so if anyone jars a door trying to get in. Then there's the malicious uses I will not mention.

Or you can make a nickle shine real good! XD

KaosDad · Post by **KaosDad** » Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:39:58

OK, let me try this;

oHAI! I have two perfectly good mercury switches for sale. Will accept cash or ammo.

Molfeens · Post by **Molfeens** » Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:23:59

Post by **Palladin** » Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:31:35

Bring 'em to the next shoot and greet!

RWBlue01 · Post by **RWBlue01** » Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:05:25

Mail them to the EPA.

In all seriousness, I would think some science geek would find it useful especially if it is not broken.

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