OAR 340-090-0510
Mercury Thermostat Labeling

The following administrative rule establishes standards for labeling mercury-containing thermostats as ORS 459.045 (Rules)(3)(b) requires relating to the implementation of ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices)(1)(y). The purpose of this rule is to provide sufficient information to purchasers of thermostats to ensure that the mercury contained in the thermostats does not become part of the solid waste stream or wastewater.

(1)

As used in this rule, “thermostat” and “mercury-containing thermostat” mean a device commonly used to sense and, through electrical communication with heating, cooling, or ventilation equipment, control room temperature.

(2)

All mercury-containing thermostats sold in Oregon must meet the following labeling requirements:

(a)

The mercury-containing thermostat must have a label that contains the following information:

(A)

The wording “Contains Mercury. Manage Properly.”

(B)

An icon containing the symbol of a person dropping an object into a trashcan with a circle and slash overprinted on the image, indicating “Do not dispose in trash”.

(b)

The label must be affixed to the product so that the label is clearly visible and legible. The font size for print on the label must be no smaller than 10 point.

(c)

The label affixed to the product must be printed, mounted, molded, engraved or otherwise affixed, using materials that are sufficiently durable to remain legible for the useful life of the product.

(d)

If the product is sold in packaging that obscures the label on the product, then the packaging also must have a label meeting the same standards as the product label. If, prior to the sale, a retailer re-packages the product, then the retailer must label the new packaging in accordance with this rule.

(3)

Failure to meet the provisions of this rule may result in enforcement under the provisions of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act, ORS 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) to 625.

Source: Rule 340-090-0510 — Mercury Thermostat Labeling, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-090-0510.

340‑090‑0005
Purpose 340‑090‑0010
Definitions 340‑090‑0015
Scope and Applicability 340‑090‑0020
Opportunity to Recycle 340‑090‑0030
General Requirements 340‑090‑0040
Local Government Recycling Program Elements 340‑090‑0041
Contamination Reduction Education Plan 340‑090‑0042
Waste Prevention and Reuse Programs 340‑090‑0050
Wasteshed Designation and Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0060
Determination of Wasteshed and Overall Statewide Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0068
Determination of Material-Specific Recovery Rates 340‑090‑0070
Principal Recyclable Material 340‑090‑0080
Alternative Methods for Providing the Opportunity to Recycle 340‑090‑0090
Collection of Recyclable Materials 340‑090‑0100
Reporting Requirements 340‑090‑0110
Minimum Content Reporting Requirements 340‑090‑0120
Confidential Information 340‑090‑0130
Fair Market Value Exemption 340‑090‑0140
Recyclable Material 340‑090‑0150
Due Consideration 340‑090‑0180
Used Oil Recycling Signs 340‑090‑0190
Yard Debris Recycling Charges 340‑090‑0310
Rigid Plastic Containers: Purpose 340‑090‑0320
Definitions 340‑090‑0330
Rigid Plastic Containers 340‑090‑0340
Exempt Rigid Plastic Containers 340‑090‑0350
Compliance Standards 340‑090‑0360
Recycled Content Compliance 340‑090‑0370
Recycling Rate Compliance 340‑090‑0380
Recycling Rate Calculation 340‑090‑0390
Waste Composition 340‑090‑0400
Responsibilities of a Product Manufacturer 340‑090‑0410
Responsibilities of a Container Manufacturer 340‑090‑0420
Confidential Information Procedure 340‑090‑0430
Violations 340‑090‑0510
Mercury Thermostat Labeling
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 340-090-0510’s source at or​.us