It Could Be Illegal to Throw Away These 8 Things

Thermostats & thermometers

Some thermometers and thermostats still contain mercury, which is a neurotoxin so hazardous to the human body that some states ban the sale of mercury thermometers in favor of digital thermometers with chargeable batteries instead. Mercury is highly toxic and can cause harm to the nervous, digestive, and immune systems. It can also effect lungs and kidneys, where exposure could be fatal. If you have a mercury thermostat in your home, when it comes time for a replacement it’s advisable to switch to a digital thermostat. When you do, be sure you find a proper place to recycle the old mercury thermostat by checking thermostat-recycle.org. If you’re working with a contractor to replace your home thermostat, ask him how he will be disposing of the old one. Contractors are required by law to recycle mercury thermostats properly.

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