Mercury State Resources
Tool
Construction, remodeling, and demolition contractors often
come into contact with used equipment or products that contain mercury.
Some common examples
include: thermostats, switches and relays, fluorescent lamps, and batteries.
When mercury-containing equipment or products are removed from service,
they may meet the definition of a hazardous waste and in such cases, state
and/or federal hazardous waste rules apply to the management and disposal
of those items. In some cases, these wastes may be managed as “universal
wastes,” which have less complicated rules for handling and recycling or
disposal. The
Mercury State Resources Tool contains links to agencies, regulations,
and resources that can help you determine your environmental responsibilities
associated with mercury-containing devices or mercury contamination
(e.g. spills). Where available, it also includes links to mercury drop-off
recycling/disposal sites.
Use the
pulldown or the sensitive map to find links to mercury resources on
state websites.
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