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Kansas sweeping state for old mercury
Program allows area county sites to dispose of the chemical for free from now through Sept. 13
By Catherine Odson, catherineodson@miconews.com
Break out those old thermometers — just don’t break them.
The Miami County household hazardous waste facility is part of a statewide mercury sweep that allows the county to dispose of the chemical for free through Sept. 13.
Eligible items include elemental mercury, mercury-containing devices such as thermometers and thermostats, and medical devices.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is sponsoring the program, which started Monday.
Unlike most hazardous waste collection at the county level, businesses and other organizations can drop off mercury at the site as long as they qualify as small-quantity providers, said Charlene Weiss, county environmental health director.
Weiss recommends packing mercury-laden items in bubble wrap or in other materials so that they don’t break.
Miami County residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the facility next to the landfill at 327th Street and Hospital Drive. The facility is open 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon.
In Johnson County: Call Johnson County Environmental at (913) 715-6900 for an appointment.
In Linn County: Mercury waste is being accepted free at the landfill during the sweep.
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The Miami County household hazardous waste facility is part of a statewide mercury sweep that allows the county to dispose of the chemical for free through Sept. 13.
Eligible items include elemental mercury, mercury-containing devices such as thermometers and thermostats, and medical devices.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is sponsoring the program, which started Monday.
Unlike most hazardous waste collection at the county level, businesses and other organizations can drop off mercury at the site as long as they qualify as small-quantity providers, said Charlene Weiss, county environmental health director.
Weiss recommends packing mercury-laden items in bubble wrap or in other materials so that they don’t break.
Miami County residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the facility next to the landfill at 327th Street and Hospital Drive. The facility is open 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon.
In Johnson County: Call Johnson County Environmental at (913) 715-6900 for an appointment.
In Linn County: Mercury waste is being accepted free at the landfill during the sweep.