Check the Keep Mercury from Rising web site, which provides a list of mercury-added product recycling drop-off locations in Massachusetts, alphabetized by community.

Burned out but intact compact fluorescent light bulbs, which contain very small quantities of mercury, may be brought to any of the numerous mercury recycling drop-off locations across Massachusetts.

To dispose of old thermostats containing mercury, search for a collection site near you.
Take advantage of a municipal or regional mercury collection center or event, if available. Many communities have ongoing programs for the collection of intact mercury-containing devices, including thermometers, thermostats, and fluorescent lamps.

Set up a mercury collection program in your town. A state contract for mercury collection is available. For a copy of the award notice, check the COMMBUYS Electronic Procurement System and search for contract number FAC26.

Some hospitals will take small amounts of mercury from residents as a community service. Call your local hospital environmental services department to see if they will accept it.
Take mercury containing devices and mercury contaminated clothing to a local hazardous household waste collection or commercial hazardous waste facility.