Section 726.APPENDIX M   Mercury-Bearing Wastes that May Be Processed in Exempt Mercury Recovery Units

The following materials are exempt mercury-bearing materials containing less than 500 ppm of Appendix H to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 721 organic constituents, when generated by manufacturers or users of mercury or mercury products:

            Activated carbon

            Decomposer graphite

            Wood

            Paper

            Protective clothing

            Sweepings

            Respiratory cartridge filters

            Cleanup articles

            Plastic bags and other contaminated containers

            Laboratory and process control samples

            K106 and other wastewater treatment plant sludge and filter cake

            Mercury cell sump and tank sludge

            Mercury cell process solids

            Recoverable levels of mercury contained in soil

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 3249, effective March 4, 2013)