Mercury Waste
Veolia Environmental Services provides cost- effective and compliant options for managing mercury-containing wastes.
Mercury has traditionally been used in medical apparatus, electrical devices, precision instruments and in conjunction with other elements to form compounds for industrial applications. Despite its widespread use, mercury is a highly toxic material that needs to be disposed of properly once it is removed from use.
Veolia has advanced distillation and retort technologies that use mechanical and thermal processes to extract the highest possible levels of mercury from a variety of items.
Why Recycle
Recycling reduces the potential for future liability, as most mercury containing wastes are regulated by the Federal Resource Conservation Act (RCRA), which specifically states that hazardous waste must be properly identified, stored, transported, treated and disposed and that generators are financially responsible for cleaning up the effects of improper mercury disposal. The hazardous waste regulations adopted under RCRA further state that wastes containing high concentrations of mercury must be recycled to recover mercury. The Universal Waste Rule is designed to promote and simplify the proper management and recycling of certain mercury containing devices.
Customized Service
We can tailor a recycling program to fit your needs depending upon the amount of materials you need to recycle. We'll work with your employees to develop proper profiling, containers, and labeling in order to transport and dispose of any items containing mercury safely and legally. We determine the best container size and composition for your needs and coordinate convenient pick-up intervals. We recycle a variety of items, including
- Fluorescent and HID lamps
- Electrical devices
- Precision instruments
- Medical apparatus
- Mercury compounds
- Dental amalgam
- Debris and contaminated soil
- Automotive switches
- Thermostats
Complete Range of Services
We have developed recycling solutions for large and small quantities of mercury items and devices. Our turnkey recycling programs include packaging, transportation, tracking documents, waste processing, and written documentation that details what materials were recycled in accordance with environmental regulations.
