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« Kraft recalls baking squares | Today | DCYF head disputes report on foster-parent support » October 5, 2007State urges safe disposal of mercury thermometersHere’s a safe way to get rid of mercury in the home without sending it to the landfill, where it could contaminate the ground and on-site workers. The state Department of Health is implementing a Mercury Thermometer Exchange and Thermostat Disposal Program. Residents can drop off their old mercury thermometers (no digital products) Oct. 13 at the Cranston Fire Department, or check out the Rhode Island Resource Recovery guide to properly disposing of toxic materials. Exposure to mercury can cause developmental damage in children and can impair the immune system, liver or kidney function in people of all ages. Bring your used thermometer to the Cranston Fire Department, 160 Sockanosset Cross Rd., from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Oct. 13 and exchange it for a coupon to CVS/Pharmacy. You can buy a new mercury-free thermometer, or save the coupon and check the temperature at projo.com's weather page. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsNative American | October 5, 2007 1:58 PM link Do they really think that people are going to drive 20 miles to drop off a thermometer? And what about the zillions of batteries that are supposedly toxic waste in the landfill? What about all of the mercury in the fluorescent light bulbs that Wal-mart is pushing? Why hasn't the state implemented some kind of local collection procedure for proper disposal? For example, why not hang a Battery Disposal Bin off every mailbox? As a Native American, I am sick of all of this industrial pollution, and The State never does anything to rectify the situation unless somebody stands to make a buck off the solution. Native American | October 5, 2007 2:09 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Do they really think that people are going to drive 20 miles to drop off a thermometer? And what about the zillions of batteries that are supposedly toxic waste in the landfill? What about all of the mercury in the fluorescent light bulbs that Wal-mart is pushing? Why hasn't the state implemented some kind of local collection procedure for proper disposal? For example, why not hang a Battery Disposal Bin off every mailbox? As a Native American, I am sick of all of this industrial pollution, and The State never does anything to rectify the situation unless somebody stands to make a buck off the solution.