2005 California Public Resources Code Sections 42175-42175.1 Article 3. Processing Metallic Discards

42175.  Materials that require special handling shall be removed
from major appliances and vehicles in which they are contained prior
to crushing for transport or transferring to a baler or shredder for
recycling.
42175.1.  (a) Any hazardous material that becomes a hazardous waste
when released or removed from any major appliance shall be managed
pursuant to Article 10.1 (commencing with Section 25211) of Chapter
6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code.
   (b) Any mercury-containing motor vehicle light switch that becomes
a hazardous waste when removed from any vehicle shall be managed
pursuant to Article 10.2 (commencing with Section 25214.5) of Chapter
6.5 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code.
   (c) Failure to comply with the requirements of Section 42175 is a
violation of Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division
20 of the Health and Safety Code.