How to Dispose of Mercury Thermometer in Los Angeles, CA
In Los Angeles, thermometer mercury follows the same verified program pathway as fluorescent bulbs. Do not trash HHW in Los Angeles. LA residents drop household hazardous waste and many electronics at S.A.F.E. Centers (paint, motor oil, propane tanks, needles/sharps, batteries, chemicals, e-waste). Centers are free permanent weekend sites citywide — check lacitysan.org/safecenters for the nearest site and hours. Mobile HHW events also run periodically.
Mercury Thermometer is listed on the Los Angeles HHW program. Same official source as the city hhw rules.
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Local specifics
| Curbside pickup | No / special call or drop-off required |
|---|---|
| Average tipping fee | Free for eligible residents at HHW facility |
| Hazardous rating | Medium |
| Nearest facility type | LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers (weekend HHW/e-waste) |
| Rule source level | city |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
Common questions
Same channel as fluorescent bulbs?
Yes — same city/county program; confirm acceptance for unusual sizes or commercial loads.
Source?
Based on LA Sanitation — S.A.F.E. Centers / Hazardous Waste (audited).
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