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Mercury thermometer: how to get rid of it
Special care: never in any bin
Where it usually goesAsk your recycling centre about hazardous waste. Do not put it in a bin.
⚠️ If one breaks, do not vacuum the mercury up. Check NHS or council advice.
Can cause fires, pollution or injury. Use a specialist route.
Step by step
- Never put it in any household bin, down the sink or down a drain.
- Use the specialist route: a recycling centre that accepts it, the retailer, the supplier or a specialist collector.
- Keep it in its original container, upright and away from children and pets.
Check your council’s rules
What goes in which bin, bulky collections and recycling centre rules are set by your local council. Find your local council on GOV.UK ↗
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