Study finds mercury thermostat recycling in most states to be ineffective June 13, 2013 April 8, 2013 By John Arendt Leave a Comment on Study finds mercury thermostat recycling in most states to be ineffective Manufacturer-run programs for recycling mercury thermostats may be failing to keep the neurotoxin out of landfills in most states, according to a report released April 2 by the Mercury Policy Project, an environmental interest group. http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20130403/NEWS03/130409967/study-finds-mercury-thermostat-recycling-in-most-states-to-be