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Mercury-Containing Lights 2014 update

This document outlines the updates to the mercury-containing lights program in Washington State, including legislative changes and the operational framework established by the Department of Ecology. It discusses the laws enacted, collection and recycling requirements, and the role of producers and retailers in compliance. Key dates include the program start in 2015, the collection of lights without charge, and the environmental handling charge. The program aims to ensure environmental safety and efficiency in managing mercury waste, with a review scheduled for 2024.

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Mercury-Containing Lights 2014 update

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  1. Mercury-Containing Lights2014 update Kara Steward, Ecology Waste 2 Resources Program NAHMMA - June 24, 2014

  2. Ecology Overview • The Law • Passed by the legislature • RCW 70.275 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.275 • The Rule • Written by Ecology • WAC 173-910 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=173.910 • The Program • Operated by Product Care

  3. Mercury Hi-Lights • 2010 – law passes – RCW 70.275 • 2012 – rule enacted – WAC 173-910 • 2013 – program on hold (lawsuit) • 2014 – law amended – ESHB 2246 • 2015 – program start (and rule update)

  4. RCW 70.275 • Mercury lights – must recycle (unless complying with Dangerous Waste requirements) • Landfill ban – Jan 1, 2013 • Statewide program – county and city>10,000 • Operator – stewardship organization • Producers – must participate • Retailers – sell compliant lights • Collection – no charge at drop off http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.275

  5. RCW 70.275 Amendment • Producers – sell lights at retail • Collection – drop off 10 lights/day • Plan – due to Ecology (June 12, 2014) • Environmental Handling Charge (Jan 1, 2015) • Ecology approves the plan (and EHC) • EHC funded – Product Care/producer • Program start – Jan 1, 2015 • Program review – 2024 (sunset 2025) http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.275

  6. 2025 Sunset Review in 2024 (RCW 43.131.071) • Legislative intent • Efficient and economical • Controlling costs • Duplicative activities • Performance measures • Impact of termination JLARC Recommendation Program sunset in 2025 Extend (or remove) sunset

  7. What’s Next… • Plan approval by August 12, 2014 • Ecology posted - public comments due July 9 http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/mercurylights/pdf/MercuryPlan.pdf • Per bulb 25¢ environmental handling charge • Program start January 1, 2015 • Collectors registered • Producers participate • Program state-wide and funded • Only participating producer’s lights can be sold in WA • Rule Update • Possible start in 2015

  8. Contact Joanne Neugebauer-Rex Dept. of Ecology Waste 2 Resources Program 360-407-7602 jneu461@ecy.wa.gov www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/mercurylights/

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