Oil-filled Capacitors

[Mel Vance N7OKL]

> First, I've been calling disposal companies, the fire department, etc., 
> looking for some way to dispose of these in compliance with EPA reg's 
> without having to pay an outrageous fee.  Has anyone had any experience 
> with this?  Secondly, it's against EPA reg's to "do commerce in items 
> that carry PCB's."  How does this effect us glowbugs that periodically 
> buy/sell radio gear produced before 1977?  Can we, in theory at least, 
> be fined by the EPA?  Gawd, just when you thought it was safe to be a ham...
> 
Our county transfer stations take most 'household hazmat' for free...up to a certain 
amount.....some must be taken to the main site, but are still free....up to a certain 
amount (like a ton or something like that). Some items do require filling out a form.

For just a couple caps, no, I do not think you would be up to an amount that would 
net you a fine. 

Oh crud....you got me to thinking.....just checked......I have about 150 of those 
beasts sitting around in a cabinet outside........and no PCB's in any amount are 
allowed in my city......

Mel
N7OKL

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