WI Auto and Scrap Recyclers Mercury Collection Program

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WI Auto and Scrap Recyclers Mercury Collection
Program

• Mark Harings - WDNR
• Project Support
• WISRI
• CARS
• Storm Water CCP Programs
• Grant Provided By GLNPO

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Mercury Program

• Roughly 670 Licensed Salvage Yards In Wisconsin
• Estimated 300,000 Vehicles Salvaged Each Year
• Estimated 280 Tons of Mercury

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The Process

• Info Gathering From Other States
• Identified Key Players
• Commitments
• Identifying Needs/Input
• Set Objectives/Establish Ongoing Project
• Training and Informational Sessions
• Grant Application

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Details, Details, Details

• Collection Sites
• 13 Around The State
• 13 Additional Drop Off Opportunities
• Needs For Each Site
• Collection Bins
• Spill Kits/Guidance
• Reporting/ Documentation

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More Details

• Collectors
• Recyclers
• Spill Kits/500
• Storage Containers/200
• CCPs Distribution

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Mailing

• Cover Letter
• Instructions on Removal
• Example Photo
• Vehicle List
• Collection Sites List
• Spill Clean Up Instructions
• Clean Sweep Collection Schedule

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Bottom Line

• Cooperative Efforts By The Recycling Industry
• Eliminate The Use of Mercury Containing Devices
  Where Applicable

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Next Steps

• Work To Get Automobile Manufacturers To
  Discontinue the Use of Switches