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Mercury conducts electricity, and it moves quickly when tilted. Thus, it has worked well in many types of electrical switches and in sometimes-large electrical relays. Electronics and ball-bearing switches have replaced these applications, but, as with many other mercury-containing products, the legacy of mercury use lingers in remaining products and waste.
Mercury-containing Household Switches discusses the several types of electrical switches that may be found in the home.
Industrial Switches is a section coming soon that will address places where older industrial facilities may look to rid their plants of mercury.
Utility Switches will discuss Washington's goals in regards to the larger switches and relays that electrical, gas and water utilities have. Meanwhile, see Mercury Partnerships—Utilities
Auto Switches focuses on the campaign to remove auto switches from end-of-life vehicles before they are melted for scrap.
Automotive Recyclers of Washington
End-of-Life Vehicle Solutions Corporation non-profit group run by the auto industry that assists in auto-switch reclaimation and recycling
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