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Barometers (Mercury)
Definition
If you spill mercury, do not vacuum it up. Immediately call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651-649-5451 for proper cleanup procedures, or refer to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's fact sheet on spilled mercury.
Legal Considerations
It is illegal to place mercury-containing products in the trash.
Disposal
Keep the mercury intact and bring it to the household hazardous waste collection sites for free.