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IDEM > Your Environment > Mercury > Mercury Thermostat Reduction and Recycling Pledge Program > HVAC-R Suppliers and Wholesalers HVAC-R Suppliers and Wholesalers

The recycling portion of this program will be offered by the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC). The recycling of these mercury-containing thermostats will be offered free-of-charge to all contractors. TRC will offer mercury-thermostat collection bins to all Indiana HVAC-R wholesalers and suppliers. The wholesalers/suppliers who participate will pay a one-time deposit fee (estimated at $15-$20) and receive the thermostat collection bin and directions for pick-up of a full bin. TRC will handle the fees for shipping, handling, and recycling of the mercury-containing thermostats.

IDEM is asking all suppliers and/or contractors to collect any old, discarded mercury-containing thermostats at your shop. Collection of these thermostats as a whole unit is not inconsistent with the regulations. The key is to collect the thermostats as whole units - with the casing. DO NOT remove the mercury bulb or drain the liquid mercury from a thermostat. Collect the entire thermostat (non-damaged) and place them in some type of a sturdy, non-leaking container. Once you have entered into an agreement with the Thermostat Recycling Corporation, please send all thermostats to them. TRC will handle the rest of the process to include recycling of the mercury in each thermostat. IDEM encourages you to speak with your thermostats suppliers regarding this program.

If your company is interested in participating in the Mercury Thermostat Reduction and Recycling Pledge Program, please read and sign the Supplier Pledge Form. Once received by IDEM, the form will be signed, dated and a copy will be returned to you. In addition to the signed form, you will also receive copies of the posters, window stickers, patches and fact sheets. Please indicate the number of each free promotional item along with your address on the reverse side of the pledge sheet. Please either return the bottom portion by fax to 317/233-5627, e-mail, or mail.

For questions or more information, contact:

Cheri Storms
Phone: 317/233-5553
E-mail: cstorms at idem.in.gov

Thanks for your interest in working together to protect Indiana's environment. Through reduction initiatives like this one, Indiana can become a cleaner, healthier place to live.