The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, AERC Recycling Solutions, Bethlehem Apparatus Co. Inc., Clean Air Council, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society and Steel Recycling Institute are jointly inviting automobile recyclers to participate in Pennsylvania’s Mercury Switch Removal Program.
The groups have announced an ambitious program that will be held in various locations in the state. During these programs auto scrap recyclers will find out more information on the program developed by the Pennsylvania DEP. A total of six workshops were scheduled throughout the state.
The last three workshops will take place at the following dates and locations:
April 25 at DEP’s Northeast Regional Office, Wilkes-Barre.
April 26 at the Montgomery County Fire Academy in Conshohocken.
April 27 at the Lower Paxton Township Building, Harrisburg.
Attendance is free, and registration is not necessary.
The goal of the program, launched last November, is to recycle at least 600 pounds of mercury through a voluntary two-year program that encourages the removal of mercury-containing switches from “end of life” vehicles.
Any automobile recycler or eligible business --- shredders and auto repair shops, for example --- in the Commonwealth can apply for the program. Registered businesses will receive free informational materials, training and removal guidance, safety equipment, free shipping and mercury-switch recycling, and a $1 incentive per mercury switch recycled.
DEP and the Clean Air Council offered six free workshops across the state for recyclers interested in participating in the program. Four other workshops already have been conducted. To participate in the Pennsylvania Mercury Automobile Switch Removal Program, or for more information about the program and workshops, visit the department’s Web site at www.dep.state.pa.us, keyword: “Mercury Switch.”
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