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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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Hg 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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Hg 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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Hg Responsibilities of PARTS Handle registration Send incentive payments Publicity Encourage member participation Organize future workshops
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Hg Responsibilities of Mercury Recyclers AERC Recycling Solutions and Bethlehem Apparatus Provide free FedEx shipping and shipping labels Provide free mercury recycling (essential products only)
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Hg 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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Hg 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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Hg Stumbling Blocks Over 800 recyclers, 12 shredders, approximately 25 steel facilities with EAFs Legislation – Recyclers are anticipating outcome Interested in increased bounty Rumor that switches being pulled and stockpiled Carrot vs Stick
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Hg Contact Us for ?s… Visit our depwebsite: www.depweb.state.pa.us, Keyword: “mercury switch” www.depweb.state.pa.us Jane Greber 717-783-8955; jgreber@state.pa.usjgreber@state.pa.us Glenn Mitzel 717-783-9448; glmitzel@state.pa.us Sharon Trostle 717-783-1653; shtrostle@state.pa.us
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