Sales Tax Exemption in Michigan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact Information:
Michael Jeffers
Compliance Manager
800-569-1088
800-964-1412 fax
425-351-5405 mobile
The state of Michigan has recently made a determination that Rebec dental amalgam separators purchased for use in Michigan qualifies as sales tax exempt pollution control equipment. Dentists who purchase a Rebec dental amalgam separator can save paying the sales tax while benefiting the environment.
Rebec CatchHg dental amalgam separators remove greater than 99% of the dental amalgam that is discharged to the sewer. Although generally considered safe, dental amalgam typically consists of 50% mercury, which, if discharged to the environment, may degrade to a toxic form of mercury. Mercury is a toxin that can be stored in the body and may cause neurological damage. If it is discharged to rivers or lakes it can contribute to mercury levels in fish that may be consumed by the public.
Many community wastewater treatment plants in the state of Michigan require businesses that discharge mercury or mercury compounds to clean up their discharge prior to release to the sewer. The most effective way to remove these amalgam particles is with an ISO tested and certified amalgam separator. All Rebec amalgam separators are tested and certified ISO 11143 compliant.
As more and more dentists realize the negative impact of their mercury amalgam discharge Rebec continues to produce cost effective solutions. This determination by the state of Michigan is another means to reduce the costs to encourage a more environmentally friendly dental office.
Contact Information:
Michael Jeffers
Compliance Manager
800-569-1088
800-964-1412 fax
425-351-5405 mobile
The state of Michigan has recently made a determination that Rebec dental amalgam separators purchased for use in Michigan qualifies as sales tax exempt pollution control equipment. Dentists who purchase a Rebec dental amalgam separator can save paying the sales tax while benefiting the environment.
Rebec CatchHg dental amalgam separators remove greater than 99% of the dental amalgam that is discharged to the sewer. Although generally considered safe, dental amalgam typically consists of 50% mercury, which, if discharged to the environment, may degrade to a toxic form of mercury. Mercury is a toxin that can be stored in the body and may cause neurological damage. If it is discharged to rivers or lakes it can contribute to mercury levels in fish that may be consumed by the public.
Many community wastewater treatment plants in the state of Michigan require businesses that discharge mercury or mercury compounds to clean up their discharge prior to release to the sewer. The most effective way to remove these amalgam particles is with an ISO tested and certified amalgam separator. All Rebec amalgam separators are tested and certified ISO 11143 compliant.
As more and more dentists realize the negative impact of their mercury amalgam discharge Rebec continues to produce cost effective solutions. This determination by the state of Michigan is another means to reduce the costs to encourage a more environmentally friendly dental office.
