Separator Vendors
Your dental amalgam separator must meet the following criteria in order to be able to meet all existing laws, rules, and regulations.
1. Removal Efficiency. Must be tested in accordance with ISO standard 11143 and have a minimum removal efficiency of 95% if installed prior to March 20, 2003 or 98% if installed after March 20, 2003. List of amalgam separators that have passed ISO 11143 and may have been evaluated by Maine DEP to determined if "totally enclosed".
2. Totally Enclosed. Must be totally enclosed according to hazardous waste rules. See Chapter 856, Section 6(C). (off-site)
3. Written Recycling Contract. Either the dental amalgam separator vendor or the dental office must have a written contract with a licensed recycler. See Chapter 850, Section 3 (A) (4) XVI. (off-site)
Questions/Answers
How can you get your amalgam separator listed on this website as having passed the ISO1143 testing? Information.
How can you get an interpretation from DEP on whether or not your amalgam separator is “totally enclosed”? Information.
