New State Law Will Require Recycling of Mercury Thermostats
Law Protects New Yorkers and the Environment by Ensuring Proper Handling of Hazardous Mercury
A new law signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will require manufacturers to collect and recycle mercury-containing thermostats at no cost to consumers, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The law implements a statewide thermostat product stewardship program to ensure that hazardous mercury is properly handled, preventing potential adverse health effects and damage to the environment.