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Keyword: Automobiles -- Equipment and supplies, 10 Links

Automotive Mercury Switches: Policy Position [PDF]
Abstract: To ensure that mercury switches are properly removed prior to recycling and automotive manufacturers take responsibility for hazardous constituents used in automobiles, ISRI supports legislation that incorporates equitable concepts such as requiring mercury switches to be removed prior to delivery for recycling and obligations for automotive manufacturers to design out and/or take responsibility for, hazardous constituents in their products.
Source: Institute of Scrap Recycling Institutes, Inc.
URL: http://www.isri.org/members/government/policies/mercury_switches_3-22-01.PDF

Switch the Switch Program
Abstract: The Ecology Center and Clean Car Campaign "Switch the Switch" program targets the recovery of mercury from vehicles currently on the road. The Campaign is presently reaching out to environmental groups, businesses and government agencies alike to help us implement "switch the switch" events across the country. This webpage provides links to switch event media coverage, switch event resources, switch removal and replace instructions, and recycling and retirement options for mercury recycling.
Source: Michigan Ecology Center, Clean Car Campaign
URL: http://www.ecocenter.org/autoswitch.shtml

Toxics in Vehicles: Mercury [PDF]
Abstract: The report shows that emissions from vehicle recycling and disposal processes are one of the largest sources of mercury contamination to the environment. The report also examines strategies for cleaner production and proposes key policy solutions to eliminate mercury hazards from both new and existing vehicles.
Source: University of Tennessee Center of Clean Products and Clean Technology, Great Lakes United, Ecology Center
URL: http://www.cleancarcampaign.org/pdfs/execsumm.pdf

Use and Regulation of Mercury in Automobiles
Abstract: Brief summary of automobile manufacturers who produce mercury switches in the vehicles and details future plans for mercury phase out programs.
Source: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
URL: http://www.glu.org/english/projects/clean-production/epr/12.html

Questions from Auto Recycling Yards on Collection, Storing, Transporting and Recycling Mercury Switches [PDF]
Abstract: NY DEC answers questions from Auto Recyclers.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
URL: http://www.cleancarcampaign.org/pdfs/Q_A_on_AABrochure.pdf

Mercury in American Cars [PDF]
Abstract: This article summarizes alternatives to mercury use in automobiles.
Source: Environmental Defense
URL: http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/693_ToxicDesign.PDF

Mercury in Cars
Abstract: This report examines the historic and continuing use of mercury in automobiles and estimates its releases to the environment from end-of-life vehicle (ELV) processing. The report shows that emissions from vehicle recycling and disposal processes are one of the largest sources of mercury contamination to the environment. The report also examines strategies for cleaner production and proposes key policy solutions to eliminate mercury hazards from both new and existing vehicles.
Source: Mercury Technology Services
URL: http://www.hgtech.com/Information/Hg%20in%20Cars.htm

Get the Mercury Out of Maine - Video
Hard Copy Publication - How-to video detailing the removal of mercury switches from automobiles. Video is available for loan from NEWMOA. Submit request to inforequest@newmoa.org
Source: Maine Department of Environmental Protection

Michigan Mercury Switch Study [PDF]
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to jointly conduct a cooperative project that evaluates the technical, logistical, and procedural factors associated with the removal of mercury (Hg) convenience light switches from end-of-life vehicles and subsequent management of the switches.
Source: Mercury Department of Environmental Quality
URL: http://www.deq.state.mi.us/documents/deq-ess-p2-mercury-michiganswitchstudy.pdf

Maine Mercury-Added Products: Motor Vehicle Components Law
Abstract: Law enacted by the Maine legislature to address mercury in motor vehicles.
Source: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
URL: http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/38/title38sec1665-a.html

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