Thermostat Recycling Corp. Launches 15th Annual ‘Banish Mercury Off the Planet’ Contest
Thermostat Recycling Corp. has launched the 15th-annual “Banish Mercury Off the Planet” competition, continuing its long-standing recognition of HVACR wholesalers committed to removing mercury-containing thermostats from the environment.
The contest highlights companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership in environmental stewardship through thermostat recycling. Participating wholesalers are automatically entered when they return collected thermostats through TRC’s nationwide recycling program. With more than 3,600 collection sites across the U.S., TRC provides convenient access for contractors and service technicians to safely dispose of mercury-containing units.
The 2026 BMOP contest runs from May 1 through Oct. 31, with winners recognized in three categories, including:
- Highest total pounds of mercury collected
- Highest average pounds of mercury collected per branch location
- Highest branch participation rate (for organizations with more than five locations).
Winners will be announced and publicly recognized in December 2026.
