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Macomb County Health Department
Family Thermometer Exchange Program

Mercury is a liquid metal which is toxic to humans,
accumulates in the food chain and is persistent in the environment.

Children are very vulnerable to its hazards. Mercury affects the central nervous system causing fatigue, weight loss, tremors, personality changes and permanent brain damage. In the environment, mercury can be converted into methylmercury, which is especially toxic.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the disposal of thermometers contributes 17 tons of Mercury to the solid waste stream annually.

MACOMB COUNTY
FAMILY THERMOMETER
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
DROP OFF PROCEDURE

Please deliver only mercury containing thermometers to the participating drop off locations. Red colored thermometers are not mercury containing.

Please transport and deliver thermometers in a double container: the original protective package or small zip lock bag.

A non-mercury digital thermometer will be exchanged for a mercury containing thermometer while supplies last.

Contact the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5467 for additional information.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

Macomb County Health Department
43525 Elizabeth Road
Mt. Clemens (586) 469-5467
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00

Macomb County Health Department
25401 Harper
St. Clair Shores (586) 466-6800
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00

Macomb County Health Department
29600 Civic Center Blvd.
Warren (586) 573-2240
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00

VerKuilen Building- WIC Program
21885 Dunham Road
Clinton Township (586) 469-5471
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00


Fitzgerald Health Center
23200 Ryan
Warren (586) 759-9070
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00

Knollwood Center
16931 19 Mile Road
Clinton Township (586) 412-3387
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00

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Jim Hanus
www.AllAboutRichmond.com
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