It’s summertime, and if you’re relaxing on the porch sipping an iced tea, we thought it was a good timeto share some interesting facts about thermostats. And if you find yourself chatting with a customer about upgrading their thermostat, we’ve provided some funfacts that you can share, which will help you with the education process […]
While our blogs accurately remind our readers of the environmental benefits of recycling mercury-containing thermostats, we should also emphasize that the value of this policy is that it benefits businesses, especially HVAC contractors. For many HVAC contractors, environmental compliance can feel like just another regulatory duty, requiring paperwork, procedures and those nagging costs that slow […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. May’s members are: Robertson Heating Supply Co., Washington, PA, Yolo County Central Landfill, Woodland, CA, and Famous Supply, Mansfield, OH
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. April’s members are: Johnstone Supply, Stockton, CA, Aubuchon Hardware, Newport, ME, Meier Supply Co Inc., Stroudsburg, PA, Johnstone Supply, Lancaster, PA, Sigler, Irwindale, CAUnited Refrigeration 35, Monroeville, PA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has launched the 15th annual “Banish Mercury Off the Planet” (BMOP) competition, continuing its long-standing recognition of HVACR wholesalers committed to removing mercury-containing thermostats from the environment. The popular contest highlights companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership in environmental stewardship through thermostat recycling. Participating wholesalers are automatically entered when […]
April 22 might be the single most important day of the year environmentally, as the people of planet Earth come together to celebrate Earth Day. It is our unified,collective time to reflect and commit ourselves and our communities to protecting our planet. Think of it as a shared experience, as the day calls on individuals, […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. March’s members are Lennox Industries Inc., Richmond, VA, Irr Supply Center, East Aurora, NY, Mcleod County HHW Facility, Hutchinson, MN , F.W. Webb, Plymouth, MA, Johnstone Supply, Stamford, CT, Johnstone Supply, North Highlands, CA
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. February’s members are: Snohomish County Waste Mgnt, Everett, WA West Side Oil, West Suffield, CT, Allied Supply, Roseville, MN
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. January’s members are: Lennox Parts Plus A331, Jacksonville, FL United Refrigeration, Inc., New Castle, DE Johnstone Supply, San Antonio, TX Volkman Plg & Htg, Inc., Norfolk, NE Ac Pro, Chatsworth, CA
One reason some HVAC techs might struggle with mercury thermostats? No one taught them during training. Even with digital resources available, hands-on practice still matters most. Without real-world experience, mistakes can happen. Decades have passed since mercury thermostats first appeared. Despite digital versions now dominating the market, a handful still hang in residences and offices […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are: J&H Hardware, Bellows Falls, VT, US Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD), Temecula, CA, United Refrigeration, Rochester, NY, Atteberry Marshall, Allenville, IL, and United Refrigeration, Bakersfield, CA
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Honors Distributor Leadership in Removing Mercury Thermostats WASHINGTON — The Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced the winners of the 2025 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest, recognizing Johnstone Supply Co., Refrigeration Sales Corp. and Allied Refrigeration for their commitment to safely recycling mercury-containing thermostats. “Our distributor partners continue to raise the […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. November’s member is: Rogers Supply, Joliet, IL
Now that Thanksgiving has just turned the corner, there is an answer to the yearly effort of choosing a creative gift for the holiday season. Maybe TRC has a solution for you. When I write this blog, I tend to think of the serious nature linked to TRC’s goal of collecting and safely recycling mercury-containing […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. October’s members are: United Refrigeration, Saint Paul, MN Wayne Dennis Supply Co, Waterloo, IA Lennox Stores, Oxnard, CA
Thermostat Recycling Corp. encourages consumers and contractors to recycle mercury-containing thermostats WASHINGTON — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) urges consumers and contractors to inspect their thermostats for mercury and recycle them properly on Friday, Oct. 24, during Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day. “Every mercury thermostat recycled is a step toward a safer environment for everyone,” said […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. September’s members are: Lennox Industries Inc, West Chester, PA The Granite Group, Barre, VT Bell Simons Co, Biddleford, ME
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. August’s members are: APR Supply Company, Lewistown, PABrandywine Valley Heating & AC, West Chester, PALennox Stores, Chatsworth, CAGeary Pacific Supply, Redding, CAR.E. Michel Company, Inc., Albuquerque, NMCertified Inc. Altoona, WI Johnstone Supply Co., San Diego, CA
Johnstone Supply has taken the lead in Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s (TRC) 2025 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest, with R.E. Michel Co. in second place and Aireco Supply, Inc. in third. “We’re excited to see such strong participation from our wholesalers as we move through the competition,” said Danielle Myers, Executive Director, TRC. “The […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. July’s members are: Hulbert Supply Co. Inc, Burlington, VTR.E. Michel Company, Inc., San Jose, CAR.E. Michel Company, Inc, Binghamton, NY
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. June’s members are: United Refrigeration, Fresno, CAU.S. Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD), Lancaster, CABell Simons Co, Springfield, MAAllied A C & Heating Corp., Libertyville, ILAladdin Heating And Cooling, Warren, MIParc Environmental, Fresno, CAJohnstone Supply, Idaho Falls, ID
Thermostats that use mercury, a common component in many older households and commercial heating and cooling devices, were ubiquitous in the past but are no longer made. Yet, thermostats containing mercury could still be in use or stored in basements, garages, or supply closets. And when these thermostats reach their end-of-life cycle, it can lead […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. May’s members are: Addison County Solid Waste Management, Middlebury, VT
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has launched the 14th annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) competition, recognizing top-performing HVACR wholesalers committed to removing mercury-containing thermostats from the environment. The annual contest celebrates companies that demonstrate leadership in environmental stewardship through thermostat recycling. Participating wholesalers are automatically entered […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. April’s members are: R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Farmville, VACounty Of Sacramento, North Highlands, CARhi Supply, Fargo, NDMonroe Heating & Sheet Metal, Monroe, WIAmerican Installations, South Hadley, MAPettit Plumbing Heating Inc, Norfolk, NEGoodman Distribution, Torrance, CA
Each year on April 22, people around the world join together to mark Earth Day, the annual reminder of our connection to our planet, and make new promises to safeguard our natural world. Earth Day started in 1970 as a modest first step in drawing attention to our environment and our role in protecting it. […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. March’s members are:
Sometimes in business, as in life, you have to step back and take a strategic view of what you do, why you’re engaged and what the future holds. Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has directeda vital, promising recycling program for more than 25 years. TRC, a nonprofit organization set up by the former manufacturers of mercury-containing […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. February’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Celebrates Dedication to Mercury-Containing Thermostat Recycling Washington, D.C. — The Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has announced this year’s winners of the Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest: Johnstone Supply, G.W. Berkheimer, and Design Air. In 2024, members of the Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) collectively recycled 150 pounds of […]
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of our ongoing series exploring recycling innovations worldwide for a safer, cleaner environment.] In an innovative breakthrough, scientists in Japan have discovered a way to turn food waste into a new type of cement that could revolutionize both the construction industry and waste management, according to a BBC news […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. November’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. October’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. September’s members are:
Washington, DC — Johnstone Supply leads Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s (TRC)Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest after almost four months of the competition. In second place is R.E. Michel Co., followed by G.W. Berkheimer. “While there has been a slight dip in contest results compared to this time last year, it’s evident that our […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. August’s members are:
[Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a blog series about how cities encourage recycling.] Public Art and Installations Creative approaches such as public art and installations are also being used to raise awareness about recycling. Cities like Berlin and New York have commissioned artists to create sculptures and murals made from recycled materials. […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. July’s members are:
Part I [Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two-part blog series about how cities encourage recycling.] Recycling is an essential component of sustainable living, but its effectiveness depends significantly on public participation and awareness. Cities and municipalities around the world employ various strategies to promote the message of responsible recycling, ensuring that residents […]
Sustainability and recycling have, after many decades, become mainstream ideas. Whether the cause is climate change, resource depletion or environmental degradation, most countries and cultures agree that all of us need to address these issues. Thermostat Recycling has been at the forefront of a specialty area, recycling mercury-containing thermostats, and we’ve been the leaders of […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. June’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. May’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. April’s members are:
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect our planet and its natural resources. It is also a fitting moment to recognize the champions of Earth Day, who, in their own way, contribute to our belief that we must take action to have a healthy planet. In some […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. March’s members are:
Washington, D.C. – Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has reached a significant achievement in environmental stewardship: the collection of 3 million mercury-containing thermostats. This milestone marks a crucial step forward in its ongoing commitment to sustainability and the protection of our planet. “This accomplishment underscores TRC’s dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainability,” said Danielle Myers, executive […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. February’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. January’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are:
The dust has settled, the results are in, and we have three more winners in TRC’s annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet contest. I thought that since this is a milestone year for TRC, it was appropriate to remind all of our partners of this Silver 25th anniversary, who have been at the forefront of […]
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Lauds Members for Unflinching Support at Recycling Mercury-Containing Thermostats New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced today that Johnstone Supply Co., Refrigeration Sales Corp. and Sigler Wholesale Distributors are the 2023 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest winners. Overall, wholesale members of the Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors […]
For this month’s blog, I want to share with readers a potpourri of facts about thermostats. Since we think about mercury-containing thermostats every day at TRC Central, I think it might be interesting to draw attention to other aspects of the broader thermostat world. Did you know?… Now that you’ve had a short diversion about […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. November’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. October’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Urges Consumers & Contractors to Take a Moment to Recycle Mercury-Containing Thermostats New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) advises consumers to check their thermostats and recycle them if their unit contains mercury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day. “TRC has successfully recycled more mercury-containing thermostats than anyone else […]
TRC celebrates our Annual Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day on Oct. 24. We created this celebratory day as an outreach to consumers and HVAC contractors as a reminder of our mission: We intend to recycle and safely dispose of every unit no matter where they are. We use this day, which we “founded” in 2018, […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. September’s members are:
In 2018, TRC targeted Oct. 24 as the start of its annual Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day. We created this special day for use as a public service message to raise consumer awareness. The message was that those “old” units, which might contain mercury, need to be safely recycled. Whether done by a qualified HVACR […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. August’s members are:
In any marketing endeavor, a paramount rule is to keep your approach relevant and engaging. This is particularly true in today’s digital age, where change and the ability to implement something new or fresh is easier and more expected than ever before. Is an Update Really Necessary? This begs the question. Is updating really necessary? […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. July’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. June’s members are:
As an active participant in the Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s (TRC) recycling program, Corken Steel Products takes a strategic approach to recycling mercury-containing thermostats. This stance is not merely about adhering to the guidelines but embodies the company’s drive for sustainable development, community enhancement, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can […]
As an HVAC contractor or wholesaler, you’re well-versed in the technicalities and nuances of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. But have you considered how your business could benefit from a strategic approach to public relations (PR), particularly when it comes to sustainable practices like recycling mercury-containing thermostats? Mercury is a toxic heavy metal […]
Most of us have heard the well-worked adage that “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life,” an observation by the eminent British writer and wit Oscar Wilde. It happens even in the world of recycling thermostats. Tom Murray, who served as a consultant to TRC for several years, has done so with his […]
New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announces the collection of 18,279 mercury-containing thermostats for the first quarter of 2023. It is a 3.7% decline from the first quarter 2022. Pennsylvania led the way with 2,263 units collected, followed by Massachusetts at 2,122 and Minnesota at 1,954. Collecting mercury-containing thermostats is TRC’s ongoing […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. April’s members are:
At TRC, we rightfully devote much attention to our wholesale partners, who provide the bedrock upon which we base our collection efforts. Without them, we would have been hard-pressed to recycle more than 2.9 million units over the past 24 years. However, other partners have contributed significantly to our efforts, and it’s appropriate that we […]
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Recognizes Wholesalers Who Are the “Champs” at Collecting Mercury-Containing Thermostats NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2023 – Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has launched its 12th annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) competition. The contest recognizes members of Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) that collect the most mercury-containing thermostats. HARDI […]
If there’s any axiom in business (and in life, too), it is that an upward curve is generally beneficial. Usually, we apply that standard to increases in income, production, sales, or grades in school. In short, upwards is good. But conversely, a downward trend is seldom a reason for applause. No one wants lower grades, […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. March’s members are:
When I started working at Thermostat Recycling Corp., I was excited to join a nonprofit under the canopy of interests I had studied in college, including sustainability and other environmental issues. While TRC has a singular, arguably hyper-focused goal of finding, recovering and recycling mercury-containing thermostats, joining TRC allowed me an insider view, from the […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. February’s members are:
New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced today the promotion of Danielle Myers to Executive Director. Myers joined TRC in December 2016 as Executive Administrative Assistant & Office Manager and was promoted to Operations & Compliance Manager in 2018. In her new position, she will focus on the program’s performance while managing […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. January’s members are:
New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collected 28% fewer pounds of mercury from thermostats in 2022 when compared with 2021. As a result, it collected 673.83 pounds of mercury in 2022, compared with 936.59 pounds in 2021. There were 73,152 mercury-containing thermostat units collected and recycled in 2022 compared with 93,045 in […]
It’s always a pleasure to begin the New Year on a high note. First, of course, a warm welcome to all who commit themselves to recycling mercury-containing thermostats. If you are a regular recycler (or have been in the past), please consider this modest suggestion. Maybe you could add it to your New Year’s resolution […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are:
I recently returned from HARDI’S annual conference in Houston, dubbed “Ignite” to emphasize an explosion of energy and optimism in the HVACR wholesale business. Despite supply chain issues, the increasingly post-pandemic attitude and the business reality have merged to help infuse a burst of increased business for our HARDI partners, on whom we rely. And […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. November’s members are:
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Highlights Distributors for their Exceptional Efforts at Recycling Mercury-Containing Thermostats New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced today that Johnstone Supply Co., Progress Supply, and Allied Refrigeration are the 2022 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) winners. The annual competition among Heating Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) members recovered […]
I was leafing through my stack of HVACR-related magazines (yes, I continue to read many of them in a hard copy version) and saw our press release about Oct. 24 Recycle Your Mercury-Containing Thermostat Day. I found the mention gratifying. It’s not that the trade publications covering the HVACR industry have been both generous and […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. October’s members are: The Granite Group, Rutland, VT Scott Co. RCC, Davenport, IA Insco Distributing, Inc.- Branch 07, Victoria, TX
I hope my suggestive headline for this month’s blog hits the mark as a repetitive attempt to remind everyone of two important dates. Several years ago, we gained official recognition that Oct. 24 would serve as our annual Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day. We created Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day as an outreach effort to […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. September’s members are: City Of San Diego, HHW Transfer Facility, San Diego, CA Waterbury True Value, Waterbury, VT F.W. Webb Co., Barre, VT AC Pro, Riverside, CA R.E. Michel Company, Inc., Forest Park, GA Baker Distributing Co., Gainesville, […]
Members Welcomed Ever go to a website and move beyond the usual landing page? Suddenly you’re meandering digitally and find yourself on a page you were unfamiliar with. It’s always a pleasant sensation when you think: “I never knew that.” I’ve often wondered how many of our members have searched our website and landed on […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. August’s members are: Johnstone Supply, Pensacola, FL United Refrigeration, Inc., Palm Desert, CA Johnstone Supply, Bakersfield, CA Goodman Distribution, Inc., Los Angeles, CA R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Lexington, KY Thrifty Supply, Sacramento, CA Goodman Dist., Montclair, CA Goodman […]
New York — Johnstone Supply leads Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest after almost three months of the competition. In second place is R.E. Michel Co., followed by Ferguson. “While there has been a slight decrease in collections compared with last year’s results during the same period, we are pleased to […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. July’s members are: White & Shauger, Inc., Paterson, NJ Landfill Of North Iowa Rcc, Clear Lake, IA Johnstone Supply, Tonawanda, NY United Refrigeration, Inc., Charlotte, NC Lennox Stores, Columbus, OH Moore Supply Company, Mundelein, IL Rise Engineering, Cranston, […]
TRC has promoted the BMOP contest since 2011. Since the beginning, the idea has been to recognize HARDI wholesalers who have been the most diligent about collecting and sending mercury-containing thermostats to TRC for safe recycling. This led us to the belief that offering public recognition was appropriate for those who made the effort. After […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. June’s members are: Johnstone Supply, Dania Beach, FL Aubuchon Hardware, Waterville, ME W.L. Engler Distributing Inc., Chicago, IL Sid Harvey Industries, Weymouth, MA RSD, Portland, OR
I happen to be back in our NYC office today, and the view out my window looks vastly different than the view I typically have while working from home. Ever look out the window (assuming you have one) at work and wonder who is engaged in a similar task that you face almost every day? […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. May’s members are: Home Works Energy Inc., Woburn, MA Columbus Temperature Control, Columbus, OH Munch’s Supply Co, Morris, IL Goodman Distribution, Inc., Roseville, CA U.S. Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD), San Bernardino, CA Johnstone Supply, Raleigh, NC Illco Inc, […]
When writing about yearly trends, the usual practice is to pen or post them during the first few months of a new year. However, I came across an interesting review of recycling trends in Recycle Coach that are worthy of attention and great to drop in a conversation. It’ll show how smart you are and […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. April’s members are: R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Cumberland, MD Goodman Distribution, Inc., Sacramento, CA South Side Control Supply Co., Morton Grove, IL Bay West Inc, St Paul, MN Baker Distribution, Hendersonville, NC
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Announces Annual Contest Recognizing the Best Wholesalers at Collecting Mercury-Containing Thermostats New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has launched its 11th annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) competition. The contest recognizes members of Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) that collect the most mercury-containing thermostats. HARDI is the largest and […]
Every April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. Given the mission of TRC, it should be no surprise that we support this celebratory event every year. After all, you could make the case that we participate in Earth Day every day. A little history is in order. Earth Day started in April 1970 with the idea […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. March’s members are: Johnstone Supply, Mentor, OH Lennox Industries Inc., Milwaukee, WI United Refrigeration, Cranbury, NJ R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Richmond, VA The Granite Group, Plainfield, CT Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management, Alexandria, MN
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. February’s members are: Gensco, Boise, ID Aubuchon Hardware, Wells, ME R.E. Michel, Elmira, NY Burke Heat, Hawthorne, NY Penstan Supply, Div. Of Hajoca Corp., Indiana, PA
OK, you might know some of the answers, but we thought a fun-filled moment about unknown (or little-known) factoids about thermostats might be entertaining and exciting. And if you’re on the TV game show and you get hit with a thermostat-related question and you need to answer … well, we’ve just given you a head […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. January’s members are: F.W. Webb, Woburn, MA City Of Austin Household Hazardous Waste, Austin, TX S. G. Torrice Corp, Hudson, NH
New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collected 4.9% more pounds of mercury from thermostats in 2021 when compared with its efforts in 2020. As a result, it collected 937 pounds of mercury in 2021, compared with 892 pounds in 2020. There were 93,045 mercury-containing thermostat units collected and recycled in 2021 compared […]
As you know, bettering your health is a popular resolution, and after thinking it through, I decided we can fit TRC into your New Year’s resolution too. Living sustainably has become a trend in recent years, even for those who didn’t understand what that meant five or 10 years ago. Well … my easy addition […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are: Goodman Distribution, Inc., Swansea, IL United Refrigeration, Kinston , NC R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Danville, VA Connor Co, Quincy, IL Geary Pacific Supply, Van Nuys, CA
Finally, all of us got together. After an absence of nearly two years, I attended the HARDI conference in Palm Desert, California, this month. It was refreshing to mix with the HVACR wholesale industry’s most talented and successful distributors. HARDI’s members have been the backbone of our collection efforts, and it’s been a while since […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. November’s members are: Rogers Supply, Peoria, IL Allied Refrigeration, San Leandro, CA Munch’s Supply Co, Chicago, IL United Refrigeration, Broomall, PA Ac Supply Company, Fort Worth, TX Cfm Equipment Distributors, Inc., Sacramento, CA Carrier Enterprise, West Caldwell, NJ […]
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Highlights Members for their Exceptional Efforts at Recycling Mercury-Containing Thermostats New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced today that Johnstone Supply, Famous Supply and Geary Pacific are the 2021 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) winners. The annual competition among Heating Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) members recovered […]
Things are about to change in the world of California law regarding the collection and recycling of mercury-containing thermostats. Back in the day, California labeled this issue as the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act of 2008. After more than 13 years, they have updated the law, which they now describe as the Mercury Thermostat Collection Act […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. October’s members are: F.W. Webb Co., Saint Albans, VT Johnson Supply, Lafayette, LA R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Uniontown, PA Blodgett Supply, Williston, VT Black Hills Energy , Rapid City, SD Sid Harvey Industries, Lombard, IL Moore Supply Company, […]
Well, after what seems like forever, HVACR industry leaders will again gather at HARDI’s annual conference, Dec. 4 to 7, in Palm Desert, California. HARDI has a reputation for having the HVACR industry’s most insightful and broad-ranging content in its educational sessions. We always appreciate learning new ideas and sharing practices that make us better […]
TRC Asks Consumers & Contractors to Safely Recycle Mercury-Containing Thermostats New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) urges consumers to examine their thermostats and recycle them if their unit contains mercury on Sunday, Oct. 24, Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day. “TRC has recycled millions of mercury-containing thermostats, yet we continue in our mission to find […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. September’s members are: Johnstone Supply, El Cajon, CA Buckley Parnell Heat & Air, Citrus Heights, CA BGE Home, Baltimore, MD Johnstone Supply, Odessa, TX Wholesale Solutions, Napa, CA Gensco, Seattle, WA Johnstone Supply Co, Appleton, WI
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Sees Increase in Recycling Efforts New York — Johnstone Supply leads Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest after almost five months of the competition. In second place is R.E. Michel Co., followed by Famous Supply Co. “This uptick in collections compared with our previous report in June demonstrates […]
At TRC, we spend a lot of time promoting our cause—the safe recycling of mercury-containing thermostats—and implicitly suggesting a personal commitment to environmental stewardship. In a sense, most of us, I presume, make some efforts at personal recycling. But a few decades ago, did anyone see those recycling arrows on a plastic container sharing the […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. August’s members are: • R.E. Michel Company, Gaithersburg, MD• Waupaca County Processing & Transfer Facility, Manawa, WI• Homer Nine And Sons, Beaver, PA• Service Plus, Sparta, WI
Each of us has those moments of joy and zest in our respective professions and personal lives when events seem to align and work together in perfect harmony. It’s when every piece of the jigsaw puzzle fits quickly and easily. Imagine the delight I felt when I received an email a few months into our […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. July’s members are: • Pauls Sheet Metal, Inc., Rice Lake, WI• Johnstone Supply, Elkhart, IN• Johnstone Supply, Butler, PA• Johnstone Supply, Grand Rapids, MI• S P S Companies, Inc., St Cloud, MN
New York, July 29, 2021— Johnstone Supply leads Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest after two months of the competition. In second place is R.E. Michel Co., followed by Auer Steel & Heating Supply. The continued support and participation by HARDI wholesalers demonstrate their commitment to a greener environment,” said Danielle […]
Unless you’ve been at the beach in some foreign land, you’ve probably heard about the crazy rise in home prices. For example, a subhead in the Wall Street Journal recently noted that midpoint home purchase costs rise 24% to pass $350,000 for first time, squeezing buyers. Buying a home is on many people’s minds because […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. June’s members are: Home Works Energy Inc., Woburn, MA AC Pro, Anaheim, CA Biben’s Home Center, N. Springfield, VT R.E. Michel Company, Inc., Norristown, PA R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Newport News, VA United Refrigeration, Springfield, MA
Did you ever have a task you thought would be simple, and then once you began, you realized you had seriously misjudged the complexity? Sometimes even seemingly simple tasks require many hands. On the surface, our focus is to advance a singular goal: the collection of mercury-containing thermostats. As an objective, it’s hard to get […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. May’s members are: Goodman Distribution, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Crescent Parts & Equipment Company, Belleville, IL Johnstone Supply Co, Omaha, NE Crescent Parts & Equipment, Pontoon Beach, IL Us Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD), Newbury Park, CA Johnstone Supply, Wichita, […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. April’s members are: Connor Co, Mattoon, IL R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Lancaster, PA United Refrigeration, Inc., Murrieta, CA Aubuchon Hardware, Waterville, ME Johnstone Supply, Westlake Village, CA R.E. Michel Company, Inc, Rochester, NY United Refrigeration Inc., Danville, IL
New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has launched its 10th annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet competition. The contest recognizes members of Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) that collect the most mercury-containing thermostats. HARDI is the largest and most successful trade association representing HVACR distributors in the United States. “The coronavirus had an […]
We have heard much about justice in recent days, and this emphasis dovetailed last week — April 21 — with Earth Day. The connection? While seemingly unrelated, there is a connective tissue to the two and we call it environmental justice. This is not some esoteric term but rather a genuine concern of many, including […]
Website Offers Improved Accessibility for Stakeholders and Consumers New York, N.Y. — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC), the country’s largest recycler of mercury-containing thermostats, has launched a redesigned website. A desire to improve functionality prompted the redesign. TRC wanted to make it easier for consumers and stakeholders to visit the website and access useful tools and […]
In last month’s blog, I wrote about adapting to change and shared TRC’s efforts to meet new challenges, even though our primary goal tends to be more singular than most organizations. Well, this month’s blog follows the same theme. We are updating our website, which will provide a fresher and cleaner look. When people say […]
I recently attended the Midwest Energy Solutions Conference — virtually, of course. Its four days were replete with various programs directed toward the energy industry, focusing on raising awareness and reinforcing the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. Topics ranged from “No Wires, No Problem. Non-wires Solutions for Optimizing the Grid” and “How Can […]
As I write this blog, I wonder whether impending changes are amounting to heightened anticipation for 2021. That is most definitely the case for me, even though one month in, it seems we are still in that holding pattern. Now is as good a time as any to give you a glimpse of our trajectory […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. December’s members are: Geary Pacific Supply, Riverside, CA American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc., Corona, CA Slakey Brothers, Santa Rosa, CA RSD, Lake Forest , CA Tropic Supply Inc., Delray Beach, FL Refrigeration Supplies Distributor (RSD), Sacramento, CA Goodman Distribution, […]
New York — Robert Johnson, manager of Environmental Affairs at LennoxInternational Inc., has rejoined Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s (TRC) Board ofDirectors as treasurer effective October, 2020.“We are pleased to welcome Bob back to TRC’s board of directors,” saidDanielle Myers, operations and compliance manager, TRC.“He brings with him a wealth of experience, a strategic view that supports […]
New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collected 35% less pounds of mercury from thermostats in 2020, when compared with its efforts in 2019. It collected 892 pounds of mercury in 2020, compared with 1,370 pounds in 2019. There were 85,351 mercury thermostat unit collected and recycled in 2020 compared with 134,022 in […]
I attended the virtual 2020 HARDI Summit, which like much of this year was different from previous conferences. HARDI has a deserved reputation for intense educational tracks that touch virtually every facet of the HVACR wholesale business. HARDI had to change the conference to a virtual one late in the game, given the pandemic’s realities. […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. November’s members are: South Side Control Supply Co., Des Plaines, IL Aireco Supply, Inc., Woodbridge, VA Supply New England, Warwick, RI Simon’s Supply Co Inc, Pawtucket, RI
We know the slogan (some would say a cliché) that “fall is in the air.” Indeed, it becomes a predictable refrain every autumn, as temperatures cool, and leaves begin to cover lawns. This particular fall (yes, I realized that it actually started back on Sept. 22), I can’t help thinking about this changing season and […]
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Lauds Members for their Exceptional Efforts at Recycling Mercury-Containing Thermostat New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced today that Johnstone Supply, APCO Inc. and Allied Refrigeration are the 2020 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) winners. The annual competition among Heating Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) members recovered 222.95 […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. October’s members are: G.W. Berkheimer Co, Inc., Lombard, IL Johnson Supply, Houston, TX Illco Inc, Aurora, IL Bibens Ace Hills Hardware, Burlington, VT Bg Distributors, Louisville, IL Sid Harvey Industries, York, PA
When is the last time you visited Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s website? It might seem odd that I would devote a blog to suggesting that you should tour it again. The typical response might be a friendly “I’ve been there, done that.” I would suggest there is more to our website than you know or remember. […]
TRC Urges Consumers & Contractors to Safely Recycle Mercury Containing Thermostats New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) urges consumers to examine their thermostats and recycle them if their unit contains mercury. Mercury was a component in millions of thermostats until the industry discontinued the practice. U.S. manufacturers stopped making them between 2004 and 2007, […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. September’s member is: Ferguson, San Luis Obispo, CA
New York, Sept. 29, 2020 — Danielle Myers, operations & compliance manager, Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC), was recently recognized as one of The News recipients of its “40 Under 40” award. “It is easy to forget how many young people are doing truly great things for the industry,” according to Kyle Gargaro, editorial director of […]
Most of us are familiar with our country’s holidays and special events, whether it’s New Year’s, Easter, Memorial Day or Labor Day. For savvy HVAC contractors, there is a less commonly known special day — Oct. 24, Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day — that you can use to promote your services. The media always asks, […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. August’s members are: Environmental Projects Inc., Auburn, ME Slakey Brothers, Grass Valley, CA Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, Minneapolis, MN
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Johnstone Supply leads Thermostat Recycling Corp.’sBanish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest after three months of the competition. In second place is R.E. Michel Co., followed by Rogers Supply Co. “We are encouraged that our wholesale partners continue to be vigilant and active participants in removing and recycling these thermostats from the waste stream,” […]
ecause we’re a country obsessed with measuring performance — grades, income, how many steps we walk — it’s inevitable that TRC also measures things. We do it mostly for practical, sound reasons. We track our performance, thus allowing us to measure whether we meet our goals, which is particularly important to our contributing partners. It […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. July’s members are: A.B. May Co., Kansas City, MO R.E. Michel Co. Inc., Beckley, WV Rise Engineering, Hyannis, MA T.F. Ehrhart Co., Quincy, IL United Refrigeration, Jackson, TN
This past spring, I posted a blog that addressed many of the questions sent to TRC. Unsurprisingly, we placed those questions under the heading of FAQs. Then, while mulling over a topic for my next blog, it occurred to me that we still had a plethora of questions that remain unanswered. These questions make up the bulk […]
If you haven’t listened to a podcast recently, the smart money says you will. Podcasts continue to be one of the fastest-growing platforms of new digital media, an easy way to reach customers, clients and people with a common interest or just to hear yourself expound on virtually any topic. About 26% of Americans listen […]
In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, The Numbers columnist Jo Craven McGinty reviewed various studies that examined the effects of temperature on the sexes. And because TRC is always interested in anything thermostat-related and their impact on people, we found some of the conclusions fascinating. It also addresses the age-old question of […]
Throughout the communications emanating from Thermostat Recycling Corp., whether it’s newsletters, press releases or blogs, we have tried to capture the story of our mission. In our efforts, we have explained our recycling program, written profiles of people in the recycling community, and penned how-to articles about the recycling process. All of these —and many […]
Sometimes, the impact of events takes days, weeks, and even years before we digest its full implication. Supporting this observation is the Wall Street Journal, which for several weeks wrote short articles about the transformation in individuals’ lives that occurred within weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus has had that effect on TRC, especially […]
So, if you have been following the news on the pandemic, you will have heard that when all is said and done, we will be entering a “new normal”. Frankly, I rather enjoyed the old normal. However, be that as it may be, let’s talk a bit about the new normal and how sustainability might […]
Arnold “Arnie” Meyer is Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s (TRC) new chairman of the board, which became effective April 15. Meyer, a comfort industry veteran, spent nearly 20 years with Honeywell, and is now a product manager with Resideo, a spin-off from Honeywell that occurred in October 2018. Resideo describes itself as the leader in the new […]
The coronavirus’ sudden impact on many businesses, including HVACR contractors, has been tumultuous. Yet they are still a necessity for families who need comfort, a condition that they will begin to feel is more important as temperatures turn warmer. The single most crucial element HVAC contractors can convey to customers — both past and new […]
I am sure he read the newspapers and listened to the news that Sunday in June 1969. The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland had caught fire due to an oil slick on the river caused by decades of industrial waste discharged into it by nearby manufacturing plants. Would this be the event that would ignite an environmental […]
ohnstone Supply Leads TRC’s 1st Quarter Thermostat Recycling Efforts New York, New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collections have decreased 18.68% in its first-quarter collection efforts between Jan. 1 and March 31. It collected 39,611 mercury-containing thermostats compared with 48,709 during the same period in 2019. The average number of bins processed has declined by […]
Working from home for the first time? Here are 11 time-tested rules I learned from years of avoiding the office. Don’t do the laundry. Don’t laugh. It’s amazing how easy it is to do household tasks during a break. Of course, that pause is 15 minutes, and it’s the third one you’ve had, pushing you […]
It’s a mystery. We’re still asking ourselves, where did that mysterious 3% increase come from? In our January press release, we wrote about the number of mercury-containing thermostats that TRC recycled last year. The essence of the press release was this: “There were 160,735 converted mercury thermostats collected and recycled in 2019 compared with 155,808 […]
While I regularly deal with wholesalers, manufacturers and recycling centers, consumers approach me via email, on the phone and even in person. Here are the questions I most frequently hear. I’ve had the same thermostat for years; do I have to change or upgrade? No, you don’t have to change or upgrade. If your current […]
This blog is not about chest-thumping or giddy high fives. Rather, it’s a salute to that rare moment where you can condense everything that you do, work at and believe in with a single word. For us at Thermostat Recycling Corp. that single word is stewardship. The reason I raise this issue is to stress […]
If you’ve seen the movie “Jerry McGuire,” there’s a scene where McGuire (Tom Cruise), as a sports agent, implores his client, football star Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.), with “help me help you.” What he wants from Tidwell — begging literally on his knees — is for him to act in a manner that will […]
After my return from the Heating, Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) conference early this month, I found myself reviewing the impact of TRC’s presence. Throughout the year, people will ask me why we attend various conferences. I thought the approaching New Year was a good time to reacquaint our partners, wholesalers and contractors with why […]
New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced that Johnstone Supply, Dubuque Supply and Johnson Supply are the 2019 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) winners. The annual competition among Heating Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) members recovered 342.06 pounds of mercury from 85 member companies. Over 500 branch locations returned collection bins […]
New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) urges utilities and companies involved in the removal of old thermostats to use its services for the free, safe recycling of any units that contain mercury. The backdrop for this increased message is the growth of the smart thermostat market. “It was estimated to be $1.63 billion in 2018 […]
In business, there is theory, and then there is, as we all know, the reality. Sometimes the two don’t connect in a desired fashion. Other times, however, when disparate elements work in harmony as projected, you have that glorious glow because a business plan comes together. The audit day started inauspiciously. I arrived in Port […]
New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced today that Dwyer Instruments Inc. has joined the organization’s partnership program to support TRC’s mission of promoting the safe collection and proper disposal of mercury-containing thermostats. Dwyer Instruments, based in Michigan City, Indiana, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative controls, sensors and instrumentation […]
Johnstone Supply Continues to Lead TRC’s Thermostat Recycling Efforts New York, NY — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collections have increased 3% in its third-quarter collection efforts between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30. Year-to-date, Johnstone Supply leads the pack of collection locations where at least one thermostat was recycled, followed by R.E. Michel and Wheelabrator. The […]
America Recycles Day falls on November 15 each year! In an effort to keep America beautiful, it’s important to recycle what you can, as often as you can. This day is the only nationally recognized day that encourages, educates and motivates Americans to recycle and/or purchase recycled goods. You can celebrate by organizing or attending a recycling event. Here […]
New York — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) reminds consumers every Oct. 24, Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day, to inspect their thermostats and determine if they have a model that contains mercury. The continued growth of programmable and smart thermostats translates into more consumers replacing their existing units, yet consumers are sometimes unaware of how to […]
There is an adage that we often don’t look outside the confines of our own experience to see how others perform in the same field or industry as we do. Recently, I wondered about the finer points of how Canada implements its mercury-containing thermostat recycling program, especially because TRC has a link to our neighbor’s […]
Sometimes all it takes is a day or two out of the office to remember why what you do is so important. Working hour by hour in our own little cells can be very productive, but also seclusive. I was able to have that day or two the other week in Denver, Colorado. I’ve returned […]
Last week, Thermostat Recycling Corporation attended two conferences, NAHMMA and the E Source Forum. NAHMMA is the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association, dedicated to preventing pollution and promoting safe and cost-effective methods of handling household hazardous waste. The E Source Forum provides research and guidelines for utilities and their customer base. This information allows […]
The UN Climate Action Summit 2019 took place in New York City Sept.21-Sept. 23. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on leaders to step up to the plate on Sept. 23 with “concrete, realistic plans to enhance their nationally determined contributions by 2020, in line with reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent over the […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. Southern Refrigeration Corp. of Winchester, VA Aireco Supply, Inc. of Forestville, MD Southern Refrigeration Corp. of Manassas, VA Johnson Supply of San Antonio, TX R.E. Michel Company, Inc. of Charleston, WV Warren Heating & Air Conditioning of Madison, […]
In May, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill with a provision establishing a “sunset date” that will end the statewide legal mandate to collect and recycle mercury-switch thermostats on Jan. 1, 2022. This repeal directly affects the entire spectrum of businesses that are part of the thermostat industry, including manufacturers, […]
We constantly update our readers and partners about what TRC is doing to keep the environment safe, focusing on our specialty, mercury-containing thermostats. We’ve also written environment-related articles that identify, for example, the friendliest environmental states. All this raises a basic question as we approach our 21st anniversary: What are the recycling or environmental trends […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC this July are: R.E. Michel Company, Inc. of Annapolis, MD Pick Shovel of Newport, VT Gensco of Kennewick, WA 2-J Supply Company of Dayton, OH Sid Harvey Industries of Duluth, MN City of Sacramento Phhwcf of Sacramento, CA […]
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collections have increased 5% in its midyear collection efforts between Jan. 1 and June 30. Year-to-date, Johnstone Supply leads the pack of collection locations where at least one thermostat was recycled, followed by R.E. Michel and Wheelabrator. The top 10 list and the number of thermostats they collected […]
Throughout TRC’s existence (we’re about to celebrate 21 years), we’ve been committed to our efforts to identify, collect and recycle mercury-containing thermostats. However, a recent article on the WalletHub website got me thinking about our broader environmental picture. We are a segment of the environmental ecology stream, committed to responsibly eliminating our targeted thermostats. In […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. AC Pro of Chino, CA Auburn Mall of Auburn, ME Peak Mechanical of Waterbury, VT AC Pro of Oceanside, CA New members who joined Thermostat Recycle Corporation’s 10 Bin Club and have committed to return ten recycling bins […]
Throughout all our communications, regardless of the platform, we almost always refer to our recycling center in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Over the years, it also has had a dash of the mysterious because people seldom ask, “what happens there?” and most are unaware of the nuts and bolts that take place. It reminds us of […]
Banish Mercury Off the Planet Thermostat Recycling Corp. Launches Annual Contest Honoring Wholesalers Excelling at Collecting Mercury-Containing Thermostats Fort Washington, Pennsylvania — Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has launched its eighth annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) competition. The contest recognizes members of Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) that collect the most mercury-containing thermostats. HARDI […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation honors partners who have returned ten recycling bins over their lifetime partnership with TRC. Five have return this April. Heating & Cooling LLC #825 in Chatsworth, CA City of Brockton Recycle Depot in Brockton, MA Martin’s Hardware & Building Supply, Inc. in Middlebury, VT United Refrigeration in Irwindale, CA Sid Harvey Industries […]
Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) collections have increased 6% in its first-quarter collection efforts between Jan. 1 and March 31. It collected 48,639 mercury-containing thermostats compared with 45,703 during the same period in 2018. During the first quarter, Johnstone Supply leads the list of 687 wholesale branch collection locations where at least one thermostat was recycled, followed […]
It would be challenging to think of a more cliché driven-subject than the issue of better communications in the business world. Yet all of us know that misunderstanding, misinterpretation, prejudice and reinforcement of what we want to believe end up playing a negative role in slowing up progress toward effective communications. We see it on […]
On April 22, 2016 (Earth Day), signatories from 196 countries came together to sign the Paris Agreement. This historic agreement is a global effort to combat climate change and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Some of the key elements of the agreement are as follows: Not allowing the global temperature to increase by 2°C (3.6°F) above […]
Ten years ago, President Barack Obama signed a wilderness protection bill that became law on March 30, 2009. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act. In tandem with this bill, the National Conservation Lands (formerly known as the National Landscape Conservation System) was also signed into law. This law protects precious land from being developed for […]
Congratulations those returning and new to the TRC 10 Bin Club this past February! Whether they are new or returning, they have committed their organizations to returning 10 recycling bins to TRC through their lifetime partnership. Our returning members are Johnstone Supply Co. in Irwindale, CA, Allied Refrigeration in Los Angeles, CA, Corken Steel in […]
Have you ever had an event for which you were responsible, from the initial planning stages to its completion? Even if you delegated all the duties and didn’t have to complete each action item personally, a scrutiny of the list? — is it done yet — hangs heavy over your concern for success. Sometimes the […]
POSITION SUMMARYThe Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the Association serves the needs and interests of the Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s (TRC) membership pursuant to the organization’s mission, bylaws, and as directed by the Board of Directors (Board), which is the primary policy-setting body of the Association. The Executive Director ensures that the programs, activities, […]
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania — The price of success in 2018 for recycling mercury containing thermostats, resulted in 140,993 units collected, a continued decrease from its peak year in 2014, according to Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC). “We have collected more than 2.5 million mercury containing thermostats in the 20-plus years of our existence and have had […]
I am announcing the resignation of Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s Executive Director, Ryan Kiscaden, effective March 5th, 2019. Ryan is leaving TRC to assume a marketing leadership role with a HVACR manufacturer. TRC’s Board of Directors will commence a search for a successor immediately. During the recruitment process, you can direct questions to me and the […]
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Applauds ACCA Members’ Exceptional Effort Fort Washington, Pennsylvania — A recent review by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) shows that its members are some of the nation’s top recyclers of mercury containing thermostats that are included in the Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s (TRC) collection efforts. TRC maintains a network of more […]
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania —During a recent review of its plan for recycling mercury containing thermostats, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency changed the goals set under the state’s Thermostat Collection Act for the years 2015 to 2020. The amended guidelines acknowledge that the original numerical collection goals calling for a specific number of mercury containing thermostats […]
After returning from the HARDI conference in early December, I put my feet up on the office desk, lit up my imaginary calabash pipe favored by Sherlock Holmes and allowed myself a long-needed rumination about TRC’s activities and victories this past year. Maybe it’s the holiday season, but I had my thankful hat on as […]
TRC held its annual BMOP (Banish Mercury Off the Planet) competition. This award recognizes HARDI wholesale members in three ways: The wholesaler who recycles the most pounds of mercury, overall; the wholesaler that recycles the highest average pounds of mercury; and the wholesaler with the highest branch participation (for those with more than 10 locations). […]
Springfield, IL residents can safely and properly dispose of hazardous waste and materials on November 3, 2018. The city of Springfield has scheduled a hazardous waste collection event for city residents from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Residents wanting to participate must obtain a voucher. Vouchers will be […]
Congratulations and thank you to the following colelction partners who, over their lifetime participation in the TRC program, have returned TWENTY collection bins! We wanted to make a special point of calling out these amazing organizations as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary year. AIRECO SUPPLY INC., WHITE PLAINS, MDFIRST SUPPLY EAU CLAIRE EAU CLAIRE, WIJA […]
Today, Oct. 24, is the 20th anniversary of Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s founding. This milestone event offers the perfect opportunity to cast a long glance at our past and a peek into the future. I have a friend who claims ownership of “hindsight is 20-20.” (He didn’t coin the phrase.) But hindsight is a barometer for […]
Recently, I spent some time mulling over the various sources that contribute to our recycling of mercury containing thermostats. I re-affirmed facts and issues that are part of the zeitgeist in the recycling and home hazardous waste world. In my review of how we do things, I also reaffirmed my suspicion that much of how […]
What makes things change? More specifically, what is the final push, shove, jerk, bump, prod or jolt that must occur to see a customer decide to hire you for a changeout project? What about your employee who goes through the motions doing his job but never shows enthusiasm for learning new technologies or improving his […]
Bangor, ME Various sources, including Maine’s WABI TV 5 report that the cost to clean up the Penobscot River estuary could cost up to $333 million dollars. The waterway was polluted by mercury from a now defunct plant. The previous estimate was $130 million for mercury removal. See the details here. Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) […]
While I was attending a conference recently, a fellow attendee asked me an unusual question: Do you get any weird stuff in all those green bins that you have scattered throughout the country? My friend is familiar with the nonprofit I lead, Thermostat Recycling Corp., which recycles mercury-containing thermostats — a well-documented hazardous waste — which […]
The following TRC partners have done an amzaging job are now part of the Ten Bin Club! Congratulations to the following organizations who have returned their tenth collection bin sincing becoming part of the TRC familly. Keep up the great work and thanks for your leadership! BELL SIMONS COMPANY, Manchester, NHJOHNSON SUPPLY #12, Stafford, TXRISE […]
California Labor HHS bill passed in the Senate, 85-7, with an additional $50 million for LIHEAP in FY19. The Labor HHS bill was tethered to the Defense bill in order to ensure passage and lower the chance of a government shutdown. The text of the bill as relates to LIHEAP is below: LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCEAppropriations, […]
Chase’s Calendar of Events might be a mystery to most people, but I can offer assurances that you’ve heard the content of its “events” for years. It is a compendium of special events, worldwide holidays and festivals, famous birthdays and a great deal more. As one public expert put it, it’s all about the wacky […]
A California law recently raised the maximum daily penalty for improper hazardous waste disposal from $25,000 to $70,000. The civil penalty, passed last fall, can be levied “for each separate violation or, for continuing violations, for each day that violation continues.” “This legislation establishes a huge increase from the previous penalty and raises the stakes […]
The modern environmental movement is at least 46 years young. But many identify the late 1800s and early 1900s as the true start of environmentalism. Political progressives, transcendental writers like Emerson and Thoreau, political leaders like President Teddy Roosevelt and the leaders of the progressive movement all affirmed the importance of protecting natural resources. As […]
The Nudge: A Nobel Prize Winner’s Solution to Increasing the Recycling of Mercury Containing Thermostats? I have a writer friend who loves the word tripwire. He favors it because it implies immediacy, power and effect. We often think of a tripwire as a device that sets off a bomb or booby trap. I prefer the […]
Busting Myths About Recycling Mercury Containing Thermostats In the business of recycling mercury containing thermostats, I find myself frequently playing the role of myth buster. This is no surprise to those in the business world. Outsiders have an opinion of a “truism” that applies to one’s industry, which when judged objectively simply isn’t so, or […]
This year is the 56th anniversary of Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, which criticized the chemical industry for its indiscriminate use of pesticides. Many regard her book as the rocket that launched the environmental movement. I’ve been reading and reviewing the progress of what we do in the industry, and Carson and her book crossed my mind […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) and our members share a commitment to improve energy-efficiency nationwide. By working together with the nation’s utilities, federal and state energy efficiency and environmental programs and other organizations, we know that we can improve lives and help create a more sustainable planet. We have learned over the years that energy-efficiency and mercury- reduction […]
Ft. Washington, PA. – Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC)’s Executive Director, Ryan Kiscaden, released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement on $50 billion worth of Chinese tariffs, which include Automatic Thermostats (90321000) at 25%: “The administration’s action will hurt the speed at which mercury-containing thermostats become waste. The recycling of mercury-containing thermostats is directly tied to […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation is at the forefront of preventing additional mercury from entering the waste stream and our environment. But In Minnesota, Peat Moss Technologies has found a new way to use an ancient natural resource to purify the environment from heavy metals like mercury. Check out this cool story! Click here.
Ft. Washington, Pa. — Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has recognized Rhode Island-based energy solutions provider RISE Engineering (RISE) as a fast-growing recycler of mercury thermostats in the United States in 2017. RISE’s offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts work with TRC to collect thermostats that contain mercury — a proven health hazard — through a bin system […]
Mercury from products put into the waste stream is declining. Recently, this public health issue has been best highlighted with the revision of guidelines of certain fish consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have loosened these guidelines with the implication being that the source of mercury contamination […]
This article was originally published by the Association of Energy Services Professionals: https://www.aesp.org/news/391098/Saving-the-World-One-Thermostat-at-a-Time.htm A brief background Honeywell, White-Rogers and General Electric started Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) as a nonprofit in 1998 on a voluntary basis, to safely remove mercury-containing thermostats and keep them out of the waste stream. Because mercury is an element, you cannot […]
Chittenden County, VT leads the United States in its recycling program for mercury-containing thermostats, according to a recent report from the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) that measured county recycling efforts. The Green Mountain State’s Chittenden County collected 2,280 mercury-filled thermostats between 2012 and 2016. Minnesota captured second and third place, with Hennepin County finishing a […]
According to Captain Rick Zakaras, Naperville Fire Department, TRC’s mercury thermostat recycling program “has provided a simple, safe and convenient method to dispose of thermostats” for Naperville residents. And the results show it. Since 2012, the department, which serves as one of only four permanent drop-off locations for household hazardous waste (HHW) in the state of […]
Fort Washington, PA – July 6, 2017 –Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) is switching things up with its 2017 Big Man On Planet (BMOP) competition. “Now in our sixth year, we’re creating greater excitement by expanding the BMOP playing field,” said Ryan Kiscaden, TRC’s Executive Director. “For the first time ever, we’re automatically enrolling all TRC HVAC […]
For Earth Day, Honeywell is taking a closer look at how energy efficiency inspires innovation. Good business, economic growth, and responsibility can – and must – go hand in hand. With nearly 50 percent of our revenue linked to energy efficiency, Honeywell can help the world face its energy challenges. Our roots in energy efficiency began […]
On May 19th, the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) filed its Program Modification Plan for the Collection of Mercury-Containing Thermostats in California on behalf of 25, out of 31, thermostat manufacturers. As the public comment period of the program modification plan (PMP) wound down, TRC reached out to trade associations aligned with its industry, asking them to sign […]
In its April 1, 2017 report on Mercury, U.S. Inventory Report: Supply, Use and Trade, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that since 1980, the use of mercury in products sold in the United States has decreased more than 97 percent. This is quite an achievement and it was not arrived at easily. It took the hard work of […]
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — TRC has reached a new milestone and welcomes its first non-mercury thermostat manufacturers to its membership – ecobee and Nest Labs. “TRC began decades ago as a volunteer effort initiated by manufacturers wanting to do the right thing and take back their own products in the safest, most proactive way possible,” said TRC’s […]
Earth Day was established, in 1970, to create appreciation and awareness of issues impacting the health of our planet. Celebrated annually on April 22nd, Individuals, businesses, schools and governments around the globe commemorate what has been achieved and strategize what remains to be done to protect the Earth. Today, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Week […]
On February 22, 2017, testimony authored by Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s (TRC) Executive Director, Ryan Kiscaden, was presented to the Connecticut Joint Legislative Committee, urging them to vote against HB 7067. The proposal, in its current form, would give the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) the authority to make “any object or substance” a covered product within the […]
Fort Washington, PA. — March 1, 2017 — Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) is pleased to announce Franklin Energy Services as its March collection partner for the state of Illinois. With over two decades in the energy efficiency landscape, Franklin Energy is the industry expert in program administration and implementation for utility clients across the nation. […]
TRC has changed its $5 incentive program coupon system in Maine and Vermont to make it easier for customers. Check out our video for further instructions. INSTRUCTIONS: Our prior incentive program relied on you filling in a coupon for each mercury thermostat returned which is cumbersome. Starting in 2017, when you recycle mercury thermostats at your local […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 05, 2016 — The Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) announced this week that the goal set by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) for the proper recycling of the equivalent of 3,250 mercury thermostats in 2016 was achieved in October, more than two months ahead of schedule. Rhode Island has one of […]
Fort Washington, PA, December 1st 2016 – The Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has two big announcements that will be acknowledged at the upcoming HARDI annual conference held at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs from December 3rd-6th. TRC is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest board member Rob Munin, President and CEO of Lux Products […]
The Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s (TRC) collection location of the month for November is GoodCents, a partner that has recycled over 650 thermostats and 6.5 pounds of mercury in the last four years. GoodCents’ purpose is to help all people use the world’s precious resources more efficiently. They develop tailored energy efficiency, demand response and integrated demand-side […]
CRANSTON, R.I., October 11, 2016 — Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) along with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the RI Office of Energy Resources (OER) have formally recognized energy solutions provider RISE Engineering as the top mercury thermostat recycler in Rhode Island in 2015. State officials presented a citation from the Office of the Governor to RISE Engineering this morning, […]
Our collection location of the month for October is Johnstone Supply, TRC’s top mercury thermostat recycling partner that has been working with TRC since as early as 2000. Since 2012, Johnstone Supply stores across the nation have collected over 114,000 mercury thermostats and recycled over 1,160 lbs of mercury, which is the most mercury any single company has diverted from the environment through TRC. Johnstone […]
This month’s featured TRC collection partner is Johnson Supply, a loyal participant of the program since 2006. In the past four years alone they have collected more than 7,000 mercury thermostats, diverting more than 87lbs of mercury from solid waste. They were also one of the winners in last year’s Big Man on Planet competition for […]
This blog was published in the August issue of US Boiler Report: original article here. One of the most commonly asked questions staff from the Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) receive while conducting outreach is, “So what is it you guys do, exactly?” To put that question to rest, today I’ll lay it out plain and simple: […]
Covanta has partnered with several entities to help facilitate mercury thermostat recycling in various states and contribute to TRC’s overall collection numbers. In April 2015 Covanta Tulsa, Locke Supply and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) partnered to provide a convenient way to responsibly recycle mercury containing thermostats in Oklahoma. In October 2015 Covanta […]
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) has been participating in TRC’s program since 2011. In the past four years alone, their one collection site has recovered 566 mercury thermostats! In October 2015 OCRRA and Covanta partnered to offer a mercury thermostat and thermometer drop off event. The event offered a $10 Lowe’s gift card to residents […]
une’s featured TRC collection partner is Chittenden Solid Waste District, a loyal participant of the program since 2007. In the past four years alone their one location has collected more than 2,176 mercury thermostats, diverting more than 16lbs of mercury from solid waste. Each year they continue to be one of the leading household hazardous waste […]
Franklin Energy has been participating in TRC’s program since 2009. In the past four years alone they have collected 17,492 mercury thermostats, diverting more than 124lbs of mercury from solid waste! They are one of the leading utility companies in terms of TRC’s collections in the Midwest. With over two decades in the industry, Franklin Energy designs and […]
This month’s featured TRC collection partner is US Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD), a loyal participant of the program since 2009. In the past four years alone they have collected more than 20,600 mercury thermostats, diverting more than 244lbs of mercury from solid waste. They were also one of the winners in last year’s Big Man on Planet competition for […]
This month’s featured TRC collection partner is US Air Conditioning Distributors (USACD), a loyal participant of the program since 2009. In the past four years alone they have collected more than 20,600 mercury thermostats, diverting more than 244lbs of mercury from solid waste. They were also one of the winners in last year’s Big Man on Planet competition for […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s (TRC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of current TRC Director of National Accounts, Ryan Kiscaden, as Executive Director effective immediately. The Board’s announcement is supported by the TRC membership with a continued expectation of extended producer responsibility stewardship and complete confidence in Ryan’s abilities to lead the organization’s […]
Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC), a national program headquartered in Alexandria, VA, is seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager – Compliance Program. The project manager will be responsible for managing the TRC’s California compliance project. The ideal candidate will be organized, experienced, have strong project management skills and advanced critical thinking. Salary is commensurate with […]
Thermostats are the ubiquitous overlord of humanity’s day-to-day comfort. Think about it – there is hardly an American citizen who does not own and operate a thermostat in their own home. And yet, few people think about this little piece of technology past the annoyance of the Office Manager stubbornly locking the A/C at a […]
While the Thermostat Recycling Corporation is busy getting mercury thermostats properly recycled, homeowners are having a ball choosing the mercury thermostat’s successor. That’s right, thermostats are fun now. The latest trend in energy efficient home heating and cooling? Smart thermostats. What exactly is a smart thermostat? These nifty new gadgets are a step up from the programmable thermostat, […]
Are you aware that many thermostats manufactured prior to 2006 contain mercury? Or that a mercury thermostat contains at least 1,000 times more mercury than today’s standard compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL)? Did you know that mercury thermostats are likely the largest remaining reservoir of mercury in homes today, and thousands end up in the trash each […]
Are you aware that many thermostats manufactured prior to 2006 contain mercury? Are you aware that a mercury thermostat contains at least 1,000 times more mercury than today’s standard compact fluorescent light bulb? Are you aware that mercury thermostats likely carry the majority of mercury found in homes today and yet thousands still end up in the […]
It’s that time of year again…the launch of our 4th annual Big Man on Planet competition! Three years ago, in partnership with HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International), we launched “Big Man on Planet” in an effort to provide a fun competition among HARDI member distributors to see who could recycle the most mercury […]
As hard as it may be to believe, 2014 is about to come to an end and many businesses are already focusing on their 2015 initiatives. December tends to spark a bit of reflection about the past year’s accomplishments as we formulate goals or New Year resolutions for the next year, both in business and […]
Are you aware that many thermostats manufactured prior to 2006 contain mercury? Are you aware that a mercury thermostat contains at least 1,000 times more mercury than today’s standard compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL)? Are you aware that mercury thermostats are likely the largest remaining reservoir of mercury in homes today, and thousands end up in the […]
