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Mercury
Mercury is a naturally occurring toxic trace element found in air, water, soil and rocks. Mercury, a silvery-colored liquid, is used in thousands of household and commercial products and industrial processes. Mercury can be converted in the environment by microorganisms into the organic form, methyl mercury, which is especially toxic.
Disposal (thermometers): Exchange your mercury fever thermometer for a free digital fever thermometer through the Kent County Department of Public Works thermometer exchange.
Kent County Department of Public Works, (616) 336-4617
1500 Scribner NW, Grand Rapids
Mercury fever thermometers, thermostats & other mercury-containing items
from residents only. Exchange your mercury fever thermometer for a digital
fever thermometer. Businesses excluded from this service.
Kent County Health Department, (616) 632-6900
Environmental Health
700 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids
Exchange your mercury fever thermometer for a digital fever thermometer.
Disposal (thermostats only):
Johnstone Supply, (616) 532-8188
4757 Clyde Park SW
Mercury-containing thermostats only. Do not remove mercury from fixture.
MI Temperature Supply, (616) 452-8778
3323 Lousma Drive SE
Mercury-containing thermostats only. Do not remove mercury from fixture.
Spills: Never use a vacuum or broom to clean a mercury spill.
Toxics and Health Hotline, 1-800-648-6942
Michigan Department of Community Health
Kent County Health Department, (616) 632-7100
Environmental Health
