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Guide for Appliance Recyclers June 2004 <br /> Step 7: Remove and properly dispose of the entire light socket as directed in the <br /> section of this guide titled, "HANDLING AND RECYCLING MERCURY SWITCHES." <br /> Source:Vermont Agency of Natural Resources,Environmental Assistance Division <br /> (www.anr.stale.vt usldeclea&nercury/appman.pM <br /> The photograph below shows chest freezer light socket assemblies that contain <br /> mercury switches. <br /> �l <br /> s� <br /> Source:Vemant Agency of Natural Resources,Environmental Assistance Division <br /> (www.anr state.vt.usIdeNead/mercury/appman.pM <br /> The photograph below shows a chest freezer light assembly with an in-line mercury <br /> switch. <br /> Source.Vermont Agency of Natural Resources,Environmental Assistance Division <br /> (www.anr.state.vt us1dedead1mercury/appman.pM <br /> Washing Machines <br /> Mercury switches were used in washing machines manufactured before 1980. <br /> Switches were used for two applications, both designed to protect consumers. One use <br /> was to detect a lid being opened and engage a brake to quickly stop the washer drum <br /> • from moving. This feature reduces the risk of injury if a person tries to reach into the <br /> washer during the spin cycle. The mercury switch, located under the top of certain <br /> 11 <br />