While at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection, participants can
visit the paint drop and swap. Anyone with mercury-related compounds
like thermometers, thermostats, switches, fluorescent light bulbs,
medical or scientific instruments can bring them to the collection day.
Mercury thermostats that are brought in will be eligible to receive a
coupon to mail to the Thermostat Recycling Corporation. The cover must
be on the thermostat to be eligible for the incentive fee. People who
bring in a mercury thermometer can swap it for a digital thermometer at
no charge.
Kinney Drug, Inc. will also accept mercury thermometers on a daily basis
but does not offer the free swap. Alliance town residents can also
bring up to six fluorescent bulbs, per visit, of any size, to either the
Waterbury or Waitsfield True Value Hardware Store for recycling. There
is no charge for this program. Latex paint will not be accepted at this
event as it is not a hazardous waste. It can be mixed with kitty litter
and disposed of in the trash with solids.
For more information, contact John Malter, alliance administrator at 244-7373.
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