New York
Attention: New York Vehicle Dismantlers and Scrap Metal Recyclers
New York State requires the removal of mercury switches or other mercury containing devices prior to crushing or shredding end of life vehicles according to Chapter 180, Laws of 2006. The improper disposal of mercury containing products and components is prohibited by Chapter 145, Laws of 2004.
In September of 2006, New York became a participant in the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program (click on tab above), This partnership program includes the US EPA, automotive steel and scrap industries, environmental groups, and a national group representing state government environmental agencies. ELVS had already been working with the NYDEC on a regional New York program and earlier in 2006 provided recycling for over 70,000 switches.
In support of the New York law and the NVMSRP, ELVS provided vehicle recyclers with collection buckets and pays the costs of transportation, retorting/recycling or disposal of elemental mercury from the automotive switches. ELVS also provides educational materials to promote vehicle recycling and proper management of mercury switches.
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WHO TO CONTACT |
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| End of Life Vehicle Solutions PO Box 3282 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-3282 |
877.225.ELVS Email: info@elvsolutions.org |
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NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation |
518.402.8678 Email: Kathleen.prather@dec.ny.gov Web: https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8505.html |
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| Educational Materials (for additional copies of materials available on this web site) End of Life Vehicle Solutions PO Box 3282 Farmington Hills, MI 48333-3282 |
877.225.ELVS | |||||