Thermostat Recycling Corporation Names 2024 Banish Mercury off the Planet Award Winners

The Thermostat Recycling Corporation has announced the winners of the 2024 Banish Mercury Off the Planet contest: Johnstone Supply, G.W. Berkheimer and Design Air.

In 2024, members of the Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International collectively recycled 150 pounds of mercury from various sources. More than 300 branch locations participated by returning collection bins from May 1 to Oct. 31.

This year, TRC marked its 26th anniversary, a milestone that highlights the persistent dedication of HARDI members to its mission. The winners were honored during the HARDI annual conference Dec. 7 to 10, in Alanta, Georgia.

Distributor Winners:

• Johnstone Supply led with the highest overall mercury recycling at 37.7 pounds.
• G.W. Berkheimer achieved the highest average recycling rate at 10.695 pounds per location.
• Design Air attained the highest participation rate (among distributors with more than five locations) at 25%.

Top 3 Branches for Recycling:

• G.W. Berkheimer Co., Crown Point, Indianapolis: 4.64 pounds
• G.W. Berkheimer Co., Arlington Heights, Illinois: 4.19 pounds
• South Side Control Supply Co., Morton Grove, Illinois: 4.02 pounds