Mercury
Mercury Recycling
We accept mercury thermometers for recycling. However, we only accept mercury thermometers that are not broken. We won't accept a leaking device or mercury which has been collected into any container.Thermometers can be dropped off at our office anytime during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). We are located at 33 W 4th St, Fremont.
Please call Lyndsay if you have questions, at 402-727-5396 ext 14.
Mercury Hotline
402-326-02311-888-242-1100
menu option 4 (toll-free)
The Mercury Hotline is a number that Nebraskans can call to obtain information about how to clean up a mercury spill, how to dispose of mercury containing items, or to request an inspection. The Hotline is staffed most hours of the day, however voice mail is available when staff is not, and missed calls are returned within 24 hours.
- Mercury Fact Sheet
- Mercury Safety Brochure
- Click here for More Information (EPA's Website on Mercury)
- Nebraska's Mercury Inspection Program
For inspection of a site after a mercury spill has occurred. This program does not clean up mercury spills, rather, they ensure that the site is properly cleaned and no traces of the toxin remain.