Mercury is a naturally occurring toxic trace element found in air, water, soil and rocks.
Mercury is a naturally occurring toxic trace element found in air, water, soil and rocks. Mercury, a silvery-colored liquid, is used in thousands of household and commercial products and industrial processes. Mercury can be found in appliances, vehicles, thermostats, and thermometers. All items containing mercury should be properly disposed of at our Utica EcoDrop. There is no charge for residents to drop off household hazardous wastes.