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WHO WE AREThermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) is a

free recycling program for mercury containing

thermostats. Production of these devices ceased

in 2007, but we remain committed to providing a

convenient, easy-to-use and lawful way to dispose

of them. TRC is funded by manufacturers that sold

and branded mercury thermostats in the US as well

as companies that produce replacement devices.

To date, 2.1 million units have been collected!

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COLLECTING TONS OF MERCURY TO ENSURE SAFE HOMES AND A CLEAN

ENVIRONMENT.

IT’S THE LAWState and federal laws require that, once a mercury

thermostat is removed, it must be properly

recycled. If you implement programs in the

following states; California, Connecticut, Florida,

Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts,

Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York,

Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont

recycling mercury containing thermostats are

required. In some states, non-compliance can

lead to fines up to $25,000 per device. Also,

these devices contain at least 1,000 times more

mercury than a CFL bulb and should never be put

in the trash.

The sales, installation, and disposal of mercury

containing thermostats may have been banned in

the state that you have received Weatherization

Assistance Program (WAP) grants from the

Department of Energy. It is important to consider

your obligations in informing others and managing

the proper recycling of these devices during

weatherization projects focused on energy efficiency.

There is a strong likelihood that HVAC/r systems

(furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps) are still controlled

by non-programmable, non-digital, mercury-

containing thermostats. It is also likely that these

devices are still in operation within the residences

that your programs target. Because of this, you

should consider the following recommendations.

WEATHERIZATION AND GRANTS THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Participate directly in the TRC program or require the

technicians administering the weatherization grants

to do so and update your field guides with information

related to mercury thermostat regulations. The

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has

listed under the Standard Work Specifications (SWS)

tool via its website, information related to mercury

thermostat assessment and handling. The standard

5.3104.1b Controls – Thermostat Replacement

describes details on how to handle thermostats

containing mercury. It is important that sub-grantee

recipients know that workers and occupants can and

will be protected from improper disposal or handling

of these devices. The custody of control is limited to

universal waste generators. But, the moral obligation

to communicate responsibilities to hired technicians

remains within your control.

OUR BINS AND PAILSThermostat Recycling Corporation works with retail

partners, wholesale companies and municipalities.

We provide large and small collection bins. TRC

handles the collection and replacement of our bins.

FAMILY AND SAFETY FIRST!Customer safety and environmental stewardship

is increasingly important for today’s utility

company. That’s why we’ve partnered with

dozens of utility providers throughout the nation

to ensure that mercury thermostats are safely

collected and properly disposed. Mercury is a

human health hazzard if it is not disposed of

properly. It contaminates the environment and will

harm others and wildlife. With the help of utility

companies, and thousands of other national

partners, we’ve collected over 2.1 million tons of

mercury since 2007.