Switch Out is a voluntary program running across Canada, collecting mercury-containing switch pellets from vehicles before they enter the waste stream. This award-winning program is dedicated to safely and effectively reducing the amount of mercury entering the environment from the automotive recycling sector. Mercury is a potent and dangerous neurotoxin, which is dangerous to the health of people and wildlife.
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| Number of switches collected: |
183,792 |
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Dec. 18, 2007 |
| Mercury equivalent: |
156 kg |
| Next collection update: |
Apr. 30, 2008 |
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Clean Air Foundation and the Switch Out Program are proud recipients of the Trillium Foundation grant.
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Standard Auto Wreckers –
Scarborough, Ontario
Standard Auto Wreckers in Scarborough, Ontario was founded in 1979 by Ken Gold and maintains the highest standards for the safe operation of their facilities and the protection of the environment. “Our mission has always been to protect our land and keep it from being polluted” says David Gold, co-owner and son of Ken Gold.
Standard has been participating in the Switch Out program since 2003 and has safely recovered over seven kilograms of mercury! In the most recent mercury switch collection sweep in Ontario, Standard Auto Wreckers collected and returned over 3,700 mercury switches - the most switches returned out of all participating auto recyclers in Ontario!
Ken and David were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Clean Air Foundation and the OARA Board of Directors at the OARA tradeshow in March, 2007 for their leadership. Congratulations to the Standard Auto Wreckers team for all your efforts! Keep up the great work!
www.standardautowreckers.com |
