How do I properly get rid of liquid Mercury that was left by the previous owner?

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I called the township/city- which is philadelphia and no answer. I can't get any information. I contact NJ and few other places but they said they won't take it because I don't live in that area, even though they accept it. I was even holding out until another "earth" day when they take stuff like this- but Philly hasn't had one in 2 years. I called a private place about taking it- and they wanted 3 grand to depose of it. What the heck am I suppose to do with this stuff? I can't throw it out and pollute the earth! Plus it might hurt someone!

Any advice? I can't get anyone to answer the phone in Philly and when they do- it's an I don't know.... or another phone number to someone else who says I don't know.

It's pure mercury (in a hersey kiss shape) & some bottle of mercury (mixed or water down with another chemical) that was left behind by a dead man, he used it in creating bulbs for lab Equipment. We found it stashed in the garage.

Blunt- How did you find that? You are amazing! LOL
 
If you have a listing for hazardous waste in the city or state section of the phone book I would call them or go to your city hall and talk with them. Our city has a city yard where they take hazardous waste every Saturday.
I'm glad that you're trying to be responsible with the mercury as it's very dangerous, especially to children.
 
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