Dental Mercury Sweep

The Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has worked with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to coordinate a system of collection sites for dental offices that have antiquated supplies of elemental mercury. The VDA contracted with a mercury recycler to collect the mercury at 22 VDH collection sites. The collection was held from April 1 – May 31, 2000, resulting in the collection of more than 400 pounds of mercury. In addition, DEQ is coordinating with the VDA on development of a best management practices manual.

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