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.

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

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

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.

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