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Project Name: Dental Amalgam CBI?

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Date: 03/1/11 Time: 2:20 am

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Company Name: DRNA ERG Staff Name: Kimberly Landick

Contact Name: Marc Sussman & Darwin Moreira Contact Phone Number: 800-360-1001

General Subject: Amalgam Separator Questions

TOPICS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN

On March 1, 2011 at 2:20pm Marc Sussman and Darwin Moreira called me to talk about their amalgam 

separator models. They told me that the MRU 10c and BullfroHg no longer exist. They also stated that the 

MRU models meet the ETV standard, not the ISO11143. The ETV is a new and stricter standard which sets the 

limit of mercury at 2ppb when reaching a POTW. It also accounts for soluble mercury instead of just solids and 

tests for the discharge limits. The ETV standard is online through EPA. DRNA is one of the only companies to 

use ETV standards. They also stated that flow capacity is not relative to their models because their models are 

based on the type of technology that uses sedimentation so the liquid just collects throughout the day. Mr. 

Sussman stated that the MRU30 and the BU30 are their larger units (can fit up to 20 chairs) and the MRU10 

and BU10 are their smaller units (can fit up to 8 chairs). 

Mr. Sussman also confirmed that they have a replacement service, not just part replacement that is separate 

from the initial installation. The change out of filters is quick, about 10 minutes, and is a quick disconnect. The 

replacement service is based on a 3-5 year contract so there are no price increases for that time period. Mr. 

Moreira stated that he would e-mail me the costs for the MRU series. Please see attached e-mail 

correspondence. 
DRNA E-mail Correspondence:

Contact:

Marc Sussman: MMSussman@DRNA.com

From: Kimberly Landick [mailto:Kimberly.Landick@erg.com] 

Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2011 4:07 PM

To: Darwin Moreira

Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Darwin, 

Thank you for this information. We will let you know if we have any further questions. 

Thanks,

Kimberly

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Kimberly D. Landick

Environmental Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc. 

14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

kimberly.landick@erg.com

Phone: 703-633-1119

From: Darwin Moreira <dmoreira@drna.com>

To: Landick, Kimberly

Date: 3/2/11 6:37 PM

Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Kimberly,

Here is the information requested: 

Pricing

 MRU10 MRU30

Price $1,250 $1,795

Annual Recycling $1,195 $1,395

Dimensions

 MRU10 MRU30 

Amalgam Separator Height: 20.5” , Diameter: 8.5” Height: 25”, Diameter: 12.5”

Sorbent Column Height: 25”, Diameter: 5” Height: 25”, Diameter: 5”

Many Thanks.

Darwin Moreira

Operations Manager

Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA)
Tel.: 800.360.1001, ext. 16

Fax: 866.600.5377

www.drna.com

DRNA is proud to be the leader in dental waste management services!

From: Kimberly Landick [mailto:Kimberly.Landick@erg.com] 

Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 5:32 PM

To: Darwin Moreira

Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Darwin, 

That will work fine. Thank you for letting me know and gathering the information! 

Kimberly

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Kimberly D. Landick

Environmental Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc. 

14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

kimberly.landick@erg.com

Phone: 703-633-1119

From: Darwin Moreira <dmoreira@drna.com>

To: Landick, Kimberly

Date: 3/1/11 5:27 PM

Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Kimberly,

I should have that info for you on the MRU10 and MRU30 pricing and dimensions by tomorrow.

Thanks.

Darwin Moreira

Operations Manager

Dental Recycling North America, Inc. (DRNA)

Tel.: 800.360.1001, ext. 16

Fax: 866.600.5377

www.drna.com

DRNA is proud to be the leader in dental waste management services!

From: Kimberly Landick

To: Sussman, Marc M. 

Date: 2/28/11 11:43 AM

Subject: Re: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Hi Marc,
Thank you for your quick response. Tomorrow afternoon would work great to discuss this 

information. If something comes up Wednesday will also work. 

My phone number is 703-633-1119, please call me at your convenience.

Thank you,

Kimberly

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Kimberly D. Landick

Environmental Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc. 

14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

kimberly.landick@erg.com

Phone: 703-633-1119

From: Marc M. Sussman <mmsussman@drna.com>

To: Landick, Kimberly

Date: 2/28/11 11:37:22 AM

Subject: RE: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Kimberly

Given the detail here best if we can have a call to further discuss

Tomorrow afternoon or wednesday works

Just let me know

Marc

From: Kimberly Landick

To: MMSussman@DRNA.com

Date: 2/28/11 11:30 AM

Subject: Request for Amalgam Separator Information

Dear Mr. Sussman, 

I am a contractor providing technical support to EPA's Engineering and Analysis Division 

(EAD) in developing Effluent Limitations Guidelines for amalgam discharges from dental 

offices. As part of this effort, I am collecting information about amalgam separator treatment 

effectiveness and costs. I have listed the information that I currently have about your models in 

the attached spreadsheet. The highlighted cells display the information I am missing. 

Specifically, I am interested in the following information about your MRU and MRU 10c 

models:

Unit Capacity (# of chairs)

Flow Capacity (L/min)

Unit Cost

Installation Cost
Replacement Parts Necessary (Cannister, Filter, etc.)

Replacement Frequency

Recycling Charge if Separate

First Year Costs

Other Year Costs

We appreciate your assistance in gathering the correct amalgam separator information. If you 

have any questions regarding this request or if you would prefer to discuss this information over 

the phone, please call me at (703) 633-1119. 

Thank you,

Kim
DRNA

Height Width Depth

MRU10 Sedimentation, Filtration = 99.96 Solids & Soluble ETV 1 8 20.5 8.5

MRU30 Sedimentation, Filtration = 99.96 Solids & Soluble ETV 1 20 25 12.5

MRU 10c Filtration, Ion Exchange, = 99.97 Solids ISO11143 24 12 16

BullfroHg Filtration, Sedimentation = 99.13 Solids ISO11143 1 6 20.5 8.5

BU10 Sedimentation > 99.9 Solids ISO11143 1 8 20.5 8.5 8.5

BU30 Sedimentation > 99.9 Solids ISO11143 1 20 25 12 12

Notes from call with DRNA on 3/1/11:

MRU 10c and BullfroHg no longer exist

Add MRU30 (both MRU30 and BU30 are their larger models)

MRU models meet the ETV standard

Purple cell = change made

Only company to use ETV standards, reports are online through EPA, ETV looks at solids and soluble mercury

ETV sets standard to be less than 2 ppb reaching POTW

For normal mercury removal, 70-77% is solids, the rest is soluable, need ETV testing to remove soluble mercury

Flow capacity is not really relative to their models. Their models are based on the type of technology and they use sedimentation - it just 

collects throughout the day - flow isn't really applicable 

Minimum 

Number of 

Chairs

Maximum 

Number of 

Chairs

Flow 

Capacity 

(L/min)

Removal 

Qualifer

Dimensions (Inches - 

Model HxWxD)

Name Treatment Technology

Percent 

Removal Removal Basis

Testing 

Standard
$1,250.00 $1,250.00 Cannister $1,195.00 12 Months Included $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $1,195.00 $1,195.00

$1,795.00 $1,795.00 Cannister $1,395.00 12 Months Included $1,795.00 $1,795.00 $1,395.00 $1,395.00

$695.00 $695.00 Recycling $450.00 12 Months Included $1,145.00 $1,145.00 $450.00 $450.00

$750.00 $750.00 Cannister $500.00 12 Months Included $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $500.00 $500.00

$1,395.00 $1,395.00 Cannister $750.00 12 Months Included $2,145.00 $2,145.00 $750.00 $750.00

Maximum 

Other Year 

Costs

Replacment 

Frequency

Recycling 

Included 

(Y/N)

Minimum 

First Year 

Cost

Maximum 

First Year 

Cost

Minimum 

Other Year 

Costs

Recycling 

Charge if 

Separate

Minimum 

MSRP

Maximum 

MSRP

Replacement 

Parts

Replacement 

Parts Cost