Mercury Disposal

Small amounts of mercury are commonly used in the home in thermometers, thermostats and fluorescent lighting.  Although mercury is a toxic substance, it is not hazardous when found in a sealed device.  The danger to public health and the environment arises when mercury-containing items are broken and discarded in the trash, or broken after being discarded in the trash.

In Marion County, disposing of mercury containing items is easy! Residents can drop-off these bulbs at one of the city's ToxDrop locations.

Common Mercury-containing items

 Other Resources

These links are provided for your convenience. 

I.D.E.M.-Mercury Information:
Mercury Thermometer Spills
Mercury Spill Catalog

E.P.A.:
Spills