Important warning: Be careful with mercury! The Municipal Health Service (GGD) warns of the dangers of mercury in old thermometers and barometers. Mercury is not only toxic but also difficult to dispose of. Prevent health risks and high costs by disposing of your mercury meter safely!
Tip 1: Check your house
Do you still have an old mercury thermometer or barometer? Be sure and check if you have this risk in your home.
Tip 2: Safe packaging
If your mercury meter breaks, it can have serious consequences. Carefully wrap the broken meter in double plastic. This will prevent the mercury from spreading.
Tip 3: To the recycling center
Take your securely packaged mercury meter to the small chemical waste (SCW) recycling center for free to dispose of mercury responsibly.
Tip 4: Prevent mercury poisoning
Barometers, in particular, contain a lot of mercury. Mercury vapor can cause serious health problems, especially in pregnant women and children.
Tip 5: Avoid high costs
Mercury is difficult to clean up and can lead to significant costs. Save yourself the trouble and dispose of it safely.
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