Current through October 15, 2024
Section 250-RICR-140-20-3.10 - Disposal BanA. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, after July 1, 2006, no person shall dispose of mercury-added products in a manner other than by recycling or disposal as hazardous waste, Universal Waste, or household hazardous waste (if applicable). Mercury from mercury-added products may not be discharged to water, wastewater treatment, and wastewater disposal systems except when it is done in compliance with local, state, and federal applicable requirements.B. If a formulated mercury-added product is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product subject to the regulatory requirements relating to mercury of the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), then the product is exempt from the requirements of § 3.10 of this Part.C. § 3.10 of this Part shall not apply to: 1. The disposal of a mercury-added button cell battery by any person;2. The disposal of components in motor vehicles except as provided for in § 3.12 of this Part.3. The disposal of lamps and products containing lamps generated from a household.D. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.9-9, the restrictions on amalgam waste recycling shall be implemented as provided for in R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.9-9.3 and § 3.15 of this Part.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-3.10