Safe Mercury Management
Safe Mercury Management Information
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- The National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program - Learn about a collaborative effort to prevent mercury releases from switches found in automobile convenience lighting and anti-lock brake systems.
- Basic
Information - Learn about EPA's Safe Mercury Management
Program and its goals.
- Where
You Live - Access state and EPA regional information on safe
mercury.
- Laws
and Regulations - Learn how mercury is regulated under the
RCRA regulations for hazardous wastes.
- Frequent
Questions - Find answers regarding mercury spills or disposal
and other issues.
- Related
Links - View publications and links to EPA-sponsored Web
sites, other federal, and nongovernmental organization Web sites
that provide information on mercury-management related issues.
- Treatment Standards for Mercury-Containing Debris - This memo discusses which hazardous wastes can and can not be classified as hazardous debris. Examples such as thermometers and thermostats are included.
- Table of Products That May Contain Mercury and Recommended Management Options