How/where do I dispose of an old TV lamp/bulb that contains Mercury? (Apex: disposal)

[BayVillage]

Instructions say to "contact local authorities"...?

[adlnc07]

You'll probably need to bring it to a hazardous waste drop off -

WakeGOV.com - Recycling & Disposal Facilities

[CHTransplant]

I dropped mine off at the hazardous waste recycling facility at the Orange County Landfill. I would assume similar programs exist in other local counties.

[NewUser]

I dropped my old thermostat (which had a mercury switch) off at the Wake County landfill off of NC55 between Apex and Holly Springs.

I tried to donate it to Habitat because it still worked, but they wouldn't take it because of the mercury switch.

[DaBears]

Originally Posted by NewUser

I dropped my old thermostat (which had a mercury switch) off at the Wake County landfill off of NC55 between Apex and Holly Springs.

i was thinking of this landfill too...

[Conradz]

I just throw mine out with the rest of the trash. It's not like a tuna fish is going to swallow it