Ask HN: Advice on Liquid Mercury Disposal I have approximately 1/4 cup of liquid mercury in my garage here in Alabama that I prefer was not in my garage. Can anyone give advice on safe and legal disposal? |
Ask HN: Advice on Liquid Mercury Disposal I have approximately 1/4 cup of liquid mercury in my garage here in Alabama that I prefer was not in my garage. Can anyone give advice on safe and legal disposal? |
> There are many state and local programs for recycling or disposing items that contain mercury. Some states have laws that cover hazardous waste disposal. To find out how to get rid of the mercury in your school:
http://www.adem.state.al.us/default.cnt has this page which says small spills can (WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK) go in the household trash to the municipal landfill, but recommends household hazardous collections instead: http://adem.alabama.gov/programs/land/landforms/HouseMercury...