Barometers (Mercury)

(Last Updated: 2/8/2021)

Hazardous Waste. Free Drop-Off Disposal. Barometers with a column of silver liquid (quicksilver mercury) must be recycled.

Information listed here is for household items only. View business, non-profit, and agency information.


Recycle
Recycle mercury barometers for free. Drop-off at the Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility. See facility hours at the website below. Package products carefully for transportation.
 
If the barometer is larger than 1 foot in length, call Kitsap 1 at (360)337-5777 or email help@kitsap1.com for additional instructions.
Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
5551 SW Imperial Way Bremerton, WA 98312
360-337-5777 | Website | Map

Rethink
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin. Washington law requires recycling for all mercury-containing products to prevent mercury from entering the environment and threatening human health.