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Recycling Mercury Vehicle Switches In Illinois - epa state il 2025

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The document outlines the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's program for recycling mercury vehicle switches, highlighting the health risks associated with mercury exposure, particularly for children and pregnant women. It details the legal requirements for removing mercury switches from vehicles before they are processed for recycling, including responsibilities of auto dismantlers and automakers. The document provides guidelines on switch removal, storage, and recycling procedures, as well as information on reimbursement for recyclers. Additionally, it includes safety measures for handling mercury spills.

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Begin by reviewing the form sections, which include requirements for switch removal, vehicle types containing mercury switches, and recycling procedures.
Fill in your business information at the top of the form, ensuring accuracy for future correspondence and reimbursements.
Document each switch removed using the Mercury Switch Log provided in Appendix A. Record details such as make, model, and year of vehicles from which switches were extracted.
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What to do with found mercury?

Transport containers to a household hazardous collection center in a cardboard box. Secure the containers so that they do not tip over, and to minimize shifting or sliding during sudden stops or turns. Transport containers in the back of a pick-up truck or in your cars trunk.

How do I get rid of a bottle of mercury?

To avoid this breakage, store all mercury-containing products in a way that prevents the release of mercury, and always take your mercury-containing products to a collection location, such as a household hazardous waste facilitydo not throw them away with your other household trash.

What do you do with old mercury?

Find a Recycling Site Near You Many Clean Sweep sites and community household hazardous waste collection centers accept mercury-containing items from the public at no charge.

How to discard mercury at home?

Carefully seal the trash bag that contains the mercury contaminated waste and put it in a secure place, preferable outdoors and out of docHub of children and pets until it can be disposed of safely. If possible, open a window and use a fan to ventilate the area to the outdoors for 24-48 hours before resuming normal use.

How to dispose of mercury in Illinois?

The Illinois EPAs Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program accepts bulk mercury and mercury containing items from citizens and households. This includes thermometers, thermostats, wall-mounted switches (made prior to 1991), paint made before 1992 and fluorescent lamps. This service is free.

How to get rid of mercury thermometers?

Question: How can I safely dispose of mercury thermometers? Answer: Please dispose of your mercury thermometers at a mobile household hazardous waste collection event near you.

How do I dispose of mercury thermometers near me?

Take the container for recycling at the household hazardous waste (HHW) facility nearest you.

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