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61 www.moderntiredealer.com "Most of the major wheel weight suppliers feature a recycle return program that allows you to return your unsorted used weights. "All modern wheel weight materials are recyclable and be- ing able to return the weights unsorted makes it easy for the customer," says Parker. "Properly recycling your used inventories, regardless of their material type, is the right thing to do for the environment." ■ States that now ban lead and mercury in wheel weights States shown in red are states with a lead wheel weight law in place. Each law is for lead and/or mercury wheel weights only and no other materials are mentioned. States shown in blue are states that have previously proposed a lead and/or mercury wheel weight law but have not enacted a law. States shown in grey have no wheel weight laws in effect and have never had a proposal for a law. Illustration courtesy of Perfect Equipment, a brand of WEGMANN automotive USA Inc. Quik-Link: 800-687-1557 ext. 17134