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           Medication Collection And Thermometer Exchange

When:
Saturday, August 21st 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where:
Mercy Medical Center North
7565 Dannaher Way
Powell, TN 37849
(Just off I-75 & Emory Road)

What:
Drop off unused and expired medications at Mercy Medical Center North on August 21st from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Do your part to keep medications out of the water supply, away from children and to keep mercury out of our environment!

Thermometer Exchange:
Also, bring in your mercury thermometers in exchange for digital thermometers!

Non-Event Medication Drop Box:
Knoxville Police Department
Safety Building
800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave

More Information:
Call 215-5865 (press 0 for a person)

 

CFL lightbulb, mercury thermometer and mercury thermostat drop-off at Convenience Centers

Knox County and City of Knoxville residents can now dispose of small quantities of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), mercury thermometers, mercury thermostats and other mercury-containing devices at all eight Knox County Convenience Centers free of charge. 

Because each of these items contains mercury, which poses a significant risk to humans and the environment, this new service offers a responsible option for disposing of mercury in our community.

CFLs and mercury-containing thermometers and thermostats must be separated from normal garbage and brought directly to the center operators at each location. Certain mercury-containing items, such as long fluorescent tubes, and large amounts of mercury-containing items will still need to be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Center (1033 Elm Street). Knox County will NOT accept broken mercury-containing items or any material from private businesses or organizations. Items need to be protected from breaking and mercury switches should NOT be removed from thermostats. The whole thermostat should be brought to the center intact. Mercury thermometers can be exchanged for a free digital thermometer, limited to one per household.



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It is the mission of Knox County Solid Waste to empower citizens to manage their household waste in an environmentally sound and economically feasible manner. We are also dedicated to facilitating composting efforts and services to dispose of household waste, including hazardous materials.

Contact the Knox County Solid Waste Division Administrative Offices at 215-JUNK (5865) for more information about solid waste, recycling, composting and household hazardous waste in Knox County.

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.