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House File 2669, passed by the 2008 Iowa Legislature, establishes a program for the collection and recycling of mercury thermostats. The major provisions of the law are:
- Ban on the sale of mercury thermostats starting July 1, 2009
- Mercury thermostats must be managed as hazardous or universal waste
- Manufacturers will develop and implement a plan for recycling mercury thermostats
- Wholesalers will act as collection points
- Retailers will provide recycling information to consumers
- Collection goals to be set by department by January 1, 2009, in consultation with stakeholders
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Manufacturer's Plans:
The owner of a brand of mercury thermostats that was sold in the state of Iowa is required to submit a plan for the collection of thermostats by October 1, 2008. The department is seeking public review and comments on the plans prior to approval. Please send any comments by November 15, 2008 to:
Theresa Stiner, Environmental Specialist Senior
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines IA 50317
Theresa.Stiner@dnr.iowa.gov
Phone 515/281-8646
Fax 515/281-8895
Plans:
DNR Contact
Theresa Stiner
(515)281-8895
Theresa.Stiner@dnr.iowa.gov
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