What to do with thermometers Electric and battery-powered thermometers Electric and battery-powered thermometers that no longer work can be recycled at Midwest Recycling Center, Secure E-Cycle, and Lee’s Summit Resource Recovery Park. Midwest Recycling Center Secure E-Cycle Lee’s Summit Resource Recovery Park Mercury thermometers Mercury thermometers are hazardous (because they contain mercury) and are accepted by your local household hazardous waste program. More about Household Hazardous Waste Where should it go? Find a recycle spot Where can you recycle thermometers in the Kansas City area? Search our database. Search now