Maine has rescued at least 16,896 mercury switches from junked cars since the state approved the nation's first mandatory switch recycling program two years ago, according to a study released Monday ...

A bill that imposes a fee for the removal of mercury switches in automobiles in the state of Indiana was passed by the state Senate last week. House Bill 1110 requires manufacturers of motor vehicles ...

ST. PAUL -- Lawmakers are considering a bill to force more of the state's auto salvage yards to be like Buford Faust's in Northfield, where workers take great pains to remove mercury light switches ...

When a customer enters a telephone booth and closes the door, a switch located in the ceiling and connected to the door by a rod turns on the light. In some booths it starts a ventilating fan.

The Tri-Magnet Switch can replace mercury-based level switches without removing the existing chamber. There are several available switches: a 10-A switch is for general-purpose duties up to 480°F; a 5 ...