Manitowoc County

Recycling Center

 

3000 Basswood Rd. Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: (920) 683-4333

 

 

 

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Mission Statement: To provide materials recycling and recovery services to the citizens of Manitowoc County and to keep the public informed about recycling issues.

 

Mercury

Mercury containing products should be disposed of properly.  Small amounts of Mercury can do significant damages.  Both short term and long term exposure can cause serious health effects to humans and wildlife.  The Recycling Center offers free mercury collection from homes, schools, farms and businesses.  Households may exchange old thermometers for digital thermometers, there is a limit of one per household while supplies last.  When transporting mercury, please cushion the item and place it in a sealed  container.

  • Thermometers
  • Thermostats
  • Mercury switches
  • Barometers
  • Manometers
  • Blood pressure monitors
  • Dental amalgams
  • Bulk mercury
 

Problems with Mercury
Very small amounts of mercury can do significant damage. One gram of mercury is enough to contaminate all the fish in a lake with a surface area of 20 acres. A typical mercury thermometer contains approximately 0.7 grams of mercury (700 milligrams), but larger thermometers can contain as much as three grams. Both short term and long term exposure to mercury can cause serious health problems for humans and wildlife.
Mercury affects the nervous system and can impair the way we hear, talk, see, walk, feel and think. Humans are exposed to mercury through contaminated air, water, food, or directly through the skin.

This recycling opportunity is a partnership between the Manitowoc County Recycling Center, the City of Manitowoc Wastewater Treatment Facility, the City of Two Rivers Wastewater Treatment Facility, Manitowoc County UW-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Mercury Drop-off Sites:

Manitowoc County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
3000 Basswood Road, Manitowoc, 683-4333, M – F 7 am – 4 pm
 
City of Manitowoc Wastewater Treatment Facility
1015 South Lakeview Drive, Manitowoc, 683-4515, M – F 8 am – 4 pm
 
City of Two Rivers Wastewater Treatment Facility
1415 Lake Street, Two Rivers, 793-5558, M – F 7 am – 3 pm

 

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