Kansas launches free mercury collection program

9:29 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2008

Starting today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is collecting mercury and mercury-containing devices from homes, up to 55 pounds.

Mercury has been used in thermometers, blood pressure manometers and other products.

Inhaling and ingesting it can cause damage to the brain and kidney.

Items eligible for collection under the KDHE mercury collection program include elemental mercury, mercury amalgams and mercury containing devices (thermometers, barometers, manometers, mercury switches) from individuals, schools, city, county and state agencies and institutions and businesses classified as small-quantity hazardous waste generators. Businesses that are classified as Kansas Generators or EPA Generators are not eligible for the program.

Collection dates are today through September 13, 2008. To locate a collection site near you, please visit KDHEKS.gov/waste or call (800) 282-9790. The collection is free.


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