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EPA adds mercury-containing equipment to universal waste list.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)

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| September 01, 2005 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Effective August 5, 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added mercury-containing equipment to the Universal Waste Rules. As outlined in the July 2005 Environs, Universal Waste Rules streamline the management requirements and provide flexibility for the proper management of specific wastes.

Mercury-containing equipment includes devices, items or articles that contain elemental mercury, including instruments that are widely used in electrical utilities, municipalities and households.

Common devices covered by this rule include thermostats, barometers, temperature and …

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