Attention: Iowa Vehicle Dismantlers and Scrap Metal Recyclers

During its 2006 session, the Iowa Legislature passed HF 2362, the Mercury-Free Recycling Act, to require vehicle dismantlers and scrap recycling facilities to remove automotive mercury convenience light switches before the vehicle is crushed or shredded.

As part of this program, ELVS will pay $5.00 for each mercury switch bullet that is associated with a valid VIN number. ELVS also will provide educational materials on switch location and removal as well as collection buckets. ELVS also will pay for the shipping and recycling the switches/assemblies removed by dismantlers and scrap metal recyclers.

 

Iowa Related Links:

Vehicles Containing Mercury
Convenience Light Switches
Vehicles Containing Mercury ABS G Force Sensors
Removing and Recycling Mercury Switches
Removing and Recycling
Mercury ABS G-Force Sensors
Iowa Department of
Natural Resources
Iowa Enacted Law (HF 2362)
Mercury Added Product Database (IMERC)
Class 6-8 Trucks - Mercury Switch Information & Removal Instruction
VIN Recording Log
Who To Contact
Examples of Hg Switches and Unacceptable Bucket Item