WI Auto and Scrap Recyclers Mercury Collection Program Mark Harings - WDNR Project Support WISRI CARS Storm Water CCP Programs Grant Provided By GLNPO
Mercury Program n Roughly 670 Licensed Salvage Yards In Wisconsin n Estimated 300,000 Vehicles Salvaged Each Year n Estimated 280 Tons of Mercury
n Info Gathering From Other States n Identified Key Players n Commitments n Identifying Needs/Input n Set Objectives/Establish Ongoing Project n Training and Informational Sessions n Grant Application The Process
Details, Details, Details n Collection Sites u 13 Around The State u 13 Additional Drop Off Opportunities n Needs For Each Site u Collection Bins u Spill Kits/Guidance u Reporting/ Documentation
More Details n Collectors u Recyclers u Spill Kits/500 u Storage Containers/200 u CCPs Distribution
Mailing n Cover Letter n Instructions on Removal n Example Photo n Vehicle List n Collection Sites List n Spill Clean Up Instructions n Clean Sweep Collection Schedule
Bottom Line n Cooperative Efforts By The Recycling Industry n Eliminate The Use of Mercury Containing Devices Where Applicable
Next Steps n Work To Get Automobile Manufacturers To Discontinue the Use of Switches