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15th Banish Mercury Off the Planet Competition Opens

May 3, 2026

With more than 3,600 collection sites across the U.S., Thermostat Recycling Corp. provides a convenient way for contractors and service technicians to safely dispose of thermostats that contain mercury.

TRC Launches 2024 Banish Mercury Off the Planet Contest

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 13, 2024

The contest recognizes the efforts of wholesalers within Heating Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) that lead efforts to safely collect thermostats that contain mercury.

Thermostat Recycling Launches Banish Mercury Off the Planet Contest

May 23, 2023

The organization recognizes wholesalers that are the ‘champs’ at collecting mercury-containing thermostats.

Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s Collections Decreases

Fewer mercury-containing thermostats remain to be collected

February 10, 2023

TRC collected 28% fewer pounds of mercury from thermostats in 2022 when compared with 2021.

Oct. 24 is Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day

Thermostat Recycling Corp. urges consumers, HVAC Contractors to safely recycle mercury-containing thermostats

September 20, 2022

Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) is urging consumers to examine their thermostats and recycle them if their unit contains mercury on Monday, Oct. 24: Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day.

Chillers are a Big Expense, But New Technology Optimizes Use

Cooling out while maintaining energy efficiency

Matt Jachman

May 10, 2022

Manufacturers offer an array of products, tools, and tips to help lower operating costs, optimize maintenance, and extend a chiller’s life.

The Importance of Thermostat Recycling

February 23, 2022

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Danielle Myers from the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC).

Johnstone Supply, Famous Supply, Geary Pacific Earn 2021 Banish Mercury Off the Planet Awards

Thermostat Recycling Corp. highlights members for their exceptional efforts at recycling mercury-containing thermostats

December 14, 2021

TRC announced that Johnstone Supply, Famous Supply, and Geary Pacific are the 2021 Banish Mercury Off the Planet winners.

October 24 is Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day

TRC asks consumers and contractors to safely recycle mercury-containing thermostats

October 21, 2021

TRC urges consumers to examine their thermostats and recycle them if their unit contains mercury on Sunday, Oct. 24.

May 17, 2021, Distribution Trends News Round-Up

Thermostats, Vendors of the Year, and Merger Make Top News

May 16, 2021

The Thermostat Recycling Corporation launched its 10th annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet competition, and Winsupply announced its Vendors of the Year.