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Trends

This page features current trend information related to Beyond Waste action priorities.

Mercury Reduction


Reducing threats from mercury is one of the priorities for moving Beyond Waste. Approximately 2,500 pounds of mercury were captured between 2000-2005.

View mercury reduction statistics for 2005 by category

Also, mercury in wastewater treatment biosolids appears to be reducing where mercury reduction programs are in place. View a PowerPoint prepared by Ecology’s Jon Bennett

The following Beyond Waste plan recommendations and 5-year milestones address mercury reduction...