Think Globally
Mercury Information
It takes all of us to manage mercury waste properly and to keep mercury out of the environment. Minimizing mercury releases from all sources is important as it is a nerve toxin that can impair the way we see, hear, walk and talk.
This section was developed to help you identify products and devices that may contain mercury, to help you learn how to properly dispose of mercury containing products and devices, and to help you understand why mercury is an environmental issue that affects us all.
- Mercury & The Environment
- Other Mercury Links and Resources
- Products & Devices That May Contain Mercury
- Proper Handling and Disposal Options
More Information
- October 2, 2008California Passes Nation’s First ‘Green Chemistry’ Law
- October 1, 2008Change a Light Day Promotes Energy-Efficiency
- July 17, 2008Waste Management Launches CFL, Battery Recycling Site
- July 11, 2008CFL Mercury Content Capped
- June 26, 2008Earth 911 Doubles CFL Results with Home Depot Locations
- April 16, 2008Illinois Promotes Light Bulb Switch for Earth Day
- April 7, 2008Pennsylvania to Help Residents Recycle CFLs
- March 28, 2008Verizon Wireless Recycles Phones for Domestic Violence Victims
- March 17, 2008Play It Safe, Prevent Poisonings, Lock Up Pesticides
- March 6, 2008San Jose Residents Can Recycle Electronics This Saturday