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"Without
your help and effort, beyond the call of duty, we would never have completed
all of our work prior to the start of school. You will never know how
truly grateful we are."
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Rodney D. Russell
New Knoxville Local School |
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Many buildings are constructed with mercury containing
devices, including fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, switches and thermostats.
Mercury has also been used in the manufacture of commercial and industrial
HVAC equipment; Gas fired devices and flow meters.
As a rule, mercury should be removed before the demolition or disposal of
a device or structure.
One of the most concerning uses of mercury is in rubber floors, 3M brand
Tartan Track, or flooring installed in the 1970s was produced using mercury
as a catalyst. Other rubber tracks and gym floors may contain mercury as
well. These floors are commonly found in schools and university gymnasiums.
Studies have demonstrated the migration of mercury to items that are exposed
to the floor such as balls and shoes. There is also evidence of tracking
mercury to adjacent areas.
Lepi Enterprises, Inc. has experience in the safe handling and disposal
of mercury containing products and devices.
Call 1-800-327-5374 or contact Jim Lepi jim@lepienterprises.com
for a free consultation, especially before demolition or disturbance of
any item that is suspect for mercury. |
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