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Pennsylvania Voluntary Mercury Automobile Switch Removal Program
MOU signed by workgroup members in November 2004.
Voluntary program ISRI, SRI and PARTS promoting legislation, in
consultation with PA DEP.
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Pennsylvania Voluntary Mercury Automobile Switch Removal Program
Targets convenience lighting switches in end-of-life vehicles.
Requires removal of switches from the assemblies Follows Universal Waste Regulations
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Responsibilities of PADEP
Provide incentive – approximately $2.00 per switch based on weight
Provide safety equipment; spill kit, containment, gloves
Provide storage/shipping supplies; universal waste labels, plastic storage/shipping containers, shipping boxes
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Responsibilities of PARTS
Handle registration Send incentive payments Publicity Encourage member participation Organize future workshops
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Responsibilities of Mercury RecyclersAERC Recycling Solutions and Bethlehem Apparatus
Provide free FedEx shipping and shipping labels
Provide free mercury recycling (essential products only)
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Responsibilities of Other Stakeholders
CAC – Provided initial workshops in six PADEP regions and educational materials through grant with PADEP
ISRI and SRI – Provide publicity and encourage member participation
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Results
Program kicked off in March 2005 with first educational workshop
33 Recyclers registered 1 Shipment received
410 Switches$820 incentive payment
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Stumbling Blocks
Over 800 recyclers, 12 shredders, approximately 25 steel facilities with EAFs
Legislation – Recyclers are anticipating outcome Interested in increased bountyRumor that switches being pulled and stockpiled
Carrot vs Stick
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Contact Us for ?s…
Visit our depwebsite:www.depweb.state.pa.us, Keyword: “mercury switch”
Jane Greber 717-783-8955; [email protected]
Glenn Mitzel 717-783-9448; [email protected]
Sharon Trostle 717-783-1653; [email protected]