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# Get rid of the mercury
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/get-rid-of-the-mercury/
- Published: 2003-09-25T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T03:00:20.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: local, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

Bring your old mercury thermometer to the Santa Monica Chapter office of the American Red Cross and receive a brand-new digital thermometer free of charge, complete with battery, storage case and fast, accurate read out. The elimination of old thermometers is a quick and easy way to protect your family and the environment from the hazards of mercury.

The American Red Cross is located at 1450 11th St., near the corner of Broadway and 11th Street.

The exchange dates are today from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The exchange is co-sponsored by the city of Santa Monica and is limited to those living or working in Santa Monica — one thermometer per household. Free parking is available.

Things you should know about mercury: ■Mercury is an extremely toxic substance that poses particularly high exposure risks for pregnant women and children, with potential to harm the brain, kidneys, lungs and central nervous system. ■The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 10 women of childbearing age have levels of mercury so high that even small increases in their exposure to mercury while pregnant could jeopardize the health of their baby. ■Learn about other ways to protect yourself and your family from the hazards of mercury. Contact the environmental programs division of the City of Santa Monica at (310) 458-2255, or visit www.smepd.org.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 25, 2003.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/092503.pdf?ref=smdp.com)