Johnstone Supply Leads TRC’s ‘Banish Mercury Off the Planet’ Contest

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Johnstone Supply leads Thermostat Recycling Corp.’s 2026 Banish Mercury Off the Planet (BMOP) contest, with R.E. Michel Co. in second place and F.W. Webb in third as of Aug. 26.

“It is always exciting to see the continued strong participation from our wholesalers as we move through the competition,” said Danielle Myers, executive director of TRC. “The competition clearly demonstrates the dedication of our partners, and it’s evident they remain committed to recovering and safely recycling mercury-containing thermostats.”

Top Three Wholesalers pounds of mercury collected:
• Johnstone Supply: 18.6
• R.E. Michel Co.: 4.9
• F.W. Webb: 3.8

TRC reports that 45 pounds of mercury from 5,204 thermostats have been recycled from 39 wholesalers and 135 branches through July in the BMOP contest, which began May 1 and ends Oct. 31.

“The contest is ongoing, and we have slightly more than two months before its completion,” Myers said. “I urge all partners to participate and contribute to creating a cleaner, safer environment.”

TRC will announce the winners in December.

About Thermostat Recycling Corp. Thermostat Recycling Corp., founded in 1998, is an industry-funded nonprofit supported by 28 manufacturers that historically branded and sold mercury thermostats in the United States. TRC maintains a network of more than 3,600 collection sites nationwide and has recovered more than 3 million thermostats containing 14 tons of mercury since its inception. The organization covers all costs to transport and properly dispose of mercury switch thermostats recovered from service.

For more information, visit thermostat-recycle.org.

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