Mercury Thermostat Recycling

The Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) is a non-profit stewardship organization that facilitates and manages the collection and proper disposal of mercury-containing thermostats. Our goal is simple: keep mercury out of the waste stream in order to protect the environment.


What thermostats can I recycle?

All brands of wall-mounted, mercury switch thermostats.


How do I know if the thermostat contains mercury?

If the thermostat uses a dial or lever, odds are it contains mercury and needs to be recycled.


Should I take out the mercury switch?

No. Return the entire thermostat intact, including the cover. The thermostat casing protects the mercury switch during shipment.


Thermostat Recycling locations in Tuolumne County:

Cal Sierra Transfer Station

Groveland Transfer Station


Looking for other drop-off locations? http://recyclehomethermostats.org and just enter the zip code.


Check out the brochure for more information.