Mercury Thermometer Exchange October 14, 2009

Mercury Fever Thermometer Exchange
Help the Environment by Proper Mercury Disposal

Do you want to properly dispose of that old mercury fever thermometer that might be stored in the back of your medicine cabinet or that bathroom vanity drawer? If so, a mercury fever thermometer exchange will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at the Sunnyvale Senior Center from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The first 100 residents who bring in their mercury fever thermometers will receive a free, non-mercury-containing fever thermometer in exchange (limited to one (1) per household). To avoid breakage and contamination, mercury fever thermometers MUST be contained in an unbreakable and closed container such as its original case, a plastic toothbrush holder, or a soda/water bottle with a screw-on cap. As a second measure of protection, the closed container must be placed in a sealable plastic bag (zip-lock is fine). Other mercury-containing products will not be accepted at this event. For more information call Environmental Outreach at (408) 730-7738, TDD (408) 730-7501.