Municipalities
In March 2005, the document Municipal Actions to Reduce Mercury (PDF; 2 MB) was published in order to help municipalities manage mercury-containing products and mercury sources found in their community. The document provides guidance on how to develop a Municipal Mercury Elimination Policy and Plan that will appropriately direct efforts to reduce mercury releases.
There are several municipalities looking at community-based programs for reducing mercury in landfills and wastewater, like the EcoSuperior program in Thunder Bay. Some municipalities have also developed sewer use by-laws to limit mercury releases from certain facilities such as dental practices. Municipalities may also have programs regarding mercury in hospitals, schools, municipal incinerators, and "take back" programs for thermometers.
Links about municipal initiatives are provided below.
Montreal
Montreal's Bylaw Respecting Waste Water Disposal in Sewer Systems and Waterways
Niagara
How to Add Mercury Switch & Sensor Removal to a Municipal White Goods Program
Ottawa
City of Ottawa Sewer Use Bylaw
Toronto
City of Toronto Municipal Code : Sewers
Thunder Bay
Vancouver
Greater Vancouver Regional District Sewer Use Information for Businesses
Victoria
Victoria Capital Regional District Sewer Use Bylaw
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