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Most American cars contained mercury switches prior to 2003. Mercury switches were used under the hood and trunk in convenience lighting switches and anti-lock brakes. Many of these cars are still on the road and many are now being scrapped.
Vehicles Containing Mercury Convenience Light Switches lists makes and models that contain these switches.
Vehicles Containing Mercury Anti-lock Brake G-Force Sensors lists makes and models with mercury-containing sensors.
Mercury Switch Removal Poster is an Ecology poster listing the affected switches to hang in your shop.
Mercury Switch Removal Guide is an Ecology publication for mechanics and auto recyclers about replacing switches.
Fact Sheet: Removal of vehicle mercury switch assemblies is a simple two-page fact sheet from Ecology on how to safely remove mercury switch assemblies.
Contact Jan Brydsen at jbry461@ecy.wa.gov or call 509-575-2477.
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Vehicle Recycling Manual: A Guide for Vehicle Recycling is an Ecology publication that can assist Auto Recyclers with dangerous-waste management.
You Auto Recycle is a video that can be ordered from Ecology as a VHS tape or DVD.Auto Mercury Switch Removal Program reimburses three dollars per mercury-containing switch. Auto recyclers and scrap-metal processors now have a chance to earn cash while helping to protect our future.
Manage Waste for Auto Recyclers offers guidance for dangerous-waste management for auto recycling facilities.
Common Wastes for Auto Recyclers describes materials that may be dangerous wastes.
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