Attention:
South Carolina Dismantlers and Scrap
Metal Recyclers
In 2006, the South Carolina Legislature passed H 3922 into law requiring 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
provide education and outreach about the program. ELVS
also will provide collection buckets and pay for the
cost of shipping and recycling the switches removed
by dismantlers and scrap metal recyclers.
Vehicle Recyclers and Scrap Recycling
Facilities, (as defined in South Carolina Section 44-96-185),
participating in the ELVS program are entitled to a credit
in the amount of $2.50 for each mercury switch collected
and submitted in accordance with the ELVS program. These credits
may be used to reduce the taxpayer’s corporate income
tax liability or corporate license fees. Please contact
the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental
control for additional information on tax credits. |
