Mercury Recycling

Mercury can be dangerous to humans and the environment. Recycling prevents the release of mercury into the environment. Fluorescent and other mercury-containing bulbs often break when thrown into a dumpster, trash can or compactor, or when they end up in a landfill or incinerator. The Town of North Wilkesboro started a mercury recycling program August 1, 2015. This will include the proper disposal of fluorescent bulbs as well as old thermostats.

Recyclable Items

Recyclable items include

• Fluorescent bulbs, including compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
• High intensity discharge (HID) bulbs, which include mercury vapor bulbs
• Thermostats

Drop Off Point

There is a drop off point at the North Wilkesboro Town garage outside of the gate on Flint Hill Road that's accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week. The Town also runs a biweekly route collection.

Contact Us

If you have any fluorescent bulbs or thermostats to be picked up please call 336-667-3638, ext. 3302 and you will be put on the list for pick-up.