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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; jgreber@state.pa.us

Glenn Mitzel 717-783-9448; glmitzel@state.pa.us

Sharon Trostle 717-783-1653; shtrostle@state.pa.us