Relay Disposal and SDS

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IMPROPERLY PACKAGED RELAYS FOR DISPOSAL
Ruptured relays release mercury, a hazardous material. Due to users returning ruptured, spent relays improperly packaged, MDI must institute a new policy. If you return mercury relays for disposal and the box or crate they are in has loose mercury rolling around, there will be a $400 service/clean up fee. Proper packaging would be a sealed bucket, which will not allow mercury to be released.
A plastic bag is NOT acceptable.

For all return goods
Relays, Switches, Timers, and Floats

Please download and send this form with the goods.
MDI Return Form

Mercury Relay Disposal
MDI Inc. will take back ONLY MDI relays and there will be a $10.00 USD per pole charge.

To return spent relays YOU MUST:

  1. You must call us for an RMA#
  2. Ship them "Prepaid"
  3. Mark the box "For Disposal"
  4. All returns MUST be placed in a Tightly Sealed Plastic Container

It is critical that ALL relays be returned in a tightly sealed plastic bucket or use the MDI Spill Kit. A used relay could release mercury. Mercury is very hazardous and must be handled properly. The unit(s) MUST be placed in a separate sealed container (plastic bucket with lid, or can with lid). At this point, please call MDI Inc. for specific hazardous material handling.

An MDI Spill Kit (MDI Part# SP-1149) is available for purchase upon request.

Any relays returned with out an RMA# will be refused.

Sincerely,
MDI Inc.
Mike Brewers
Health and Safety Manager