Utah Admin. Code R315-266-1011 – Appendix XIII to Rule R315-266 -- Mercury Bearing Wastes That May Be Processed in Exempt Mercury Recovery Units

1. Activated carbon
2. Decomposer graphite
3. Wood
4. Paper
5. Protective clothing
6. Sweepings
7. Respiratory cartridge filters
8. Cleanup articles
9. Plastic bags and other contaminated containers
10. Laboratory and process control samples
11. K106 and other wastewater treatment plant sludge and filter cake
12. Mercury cell sump and tank sludge
13. Mercury cell process solids
14. Recoverable levels of mercury contained in soil

These are exempt mercury bearing materials with less than 500 ppm of Rule R315-261, appendix VIII organic constituents if generated by manufacturers or users of mercury or mercury products.

KEY: hazardous waste

Date of Last Change: November 17, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-6-105; 19-6-106