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It depends on the type of thermometer:

  • Mercury filled thermometers can disposed of at your local fire stations hazardous waste facility
  • Alcohol filled thermometers can go in the trash
  • Mechanical (bi metallic) thermometers go in the trash or metal recycling bin
  • IR thermometers go to electronics recycling depots


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