Mercury Waste Solutions

Mercury, know as quicksilver, is an element that doesn't break down. It occurs naturally and is found in very tiny amounts in oceans, rocks, and soil. It becomes airborne when rocks break down, volcanoes erupt, and the soil decomposes. It then circulates and is redistributed throughout the environment. While Mercury is one of the most useful of the heavy metals found in our daily lives, it is one of the most deadly. When carelessly handled or improperly disposed of, mercury gets into drinking water, lakes, rivers and streams and becomes a clear threat to human health and the environment.