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Switches Calculator
Estimate the value of switches based on hazardous waste mercury commodity (mercury disposal cost dominates).
Mercury Switches
Hazmat Valuation | WEEE Compliant
Net Recovery Value
£312,986
Per Metric Tonne (20,000 units)
Material Value
+£316,736
Processing
-£1,150
Disposal
-£2,600
Market Prices
LBMA Gold (£/kg)£62,000
LBMA Silver (£/kg)£720
LME Copper (£/MT)£8,460
Mercury Spot (£/kg)£350
Material Composition (Avg)
Gold: 0.01g
Silver: 0.2g
Copper: 2.2g
Mercury: 0.8g
Processing & Costs
Processing Fee (£/MT)-£1,150
Hg Disposal (£/switch)-£100
WEEE Treatment (£/MT)-£600
Contact Premium (£/switch)+£112
Valuation Formula
Mercury Switch Price = (Silver % × Spot Ag) - (Mercury Hazmat Disposal Cost)About this Calculator
Market Basis
Hazardous Waste Mercury Commodity (Mercury Disposal Cost Dominates)
Typical Value
Varies by market conditions
Pricing Formula
Mercury Switch Price = (Silver % × Spot Ag) - (Mercury Hazmat Disposal Cost)Ready to get started?
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