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Guide for Appliance Recyclers <br />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.ancstate.vt. us/declead/mercury/appman.pdf) <br />The photograph below shows chest freezer light socket assemblies that contain <br />mercury switches. <br />Source: Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Environmental Assistance Division <br />(www. an r. state. vt. us/decleadrmercury/appman. pol) <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. us/declead/mercurylappman. pol) <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 />n <br />