Thermometers
SWANCC has established an environmentally-friendly Thermometer Exchange Program for member communities.
Chicago's Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility
1150 N North Branch St, Chicago
Operated by the City of Chicago and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
cityofchicago.org
Tuesdays: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1st Saturday of month: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Residential waste only (no business or commercial sector waste).
Accepts thermometers, switches and thermostats. This facility accepts many additional items for recycling. See site for details.
Also, see Mercury.