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House backs Mercury Switch Removal Act, offers $5 incentive for recyclers
Summary
House passed First Substitute House Bill 138 to set up a voluntary incentive program that pays auto recyclers $5 per removed mercury-containing ‘bullet’ switch and asks manufacturers to support recovery; sponsors framed it as a voluntary, manufacturer‑supported program. (Vote: 69–0)
The Utah House on Feb. 13 approved First Substitute House Bill 138, the Mercury Switch Removal Act, which establishes a voluntary industry incentive program to remove small mercury-containing "bullets" from end-of-life vehicle light switches and compensate recyclers $5 per recovered mercury item.
Representative James Menlove, sponsor, described the switches and the environmental concern: "With located within this switch…
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