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Re: Disposal of slides 

I have no idea how to dispose of slides, though you might contact Terri Somrak at the 
ASCP.  I called someone at a cytopathology outfit one time on the issue of preserving slides 
and they referred me back to her, much to her amusement.  

I have a similar problem there since one of our members gave us some jars and bottles 
that previously contained old biologicals and chemicals used in laboratory medicine.  He 
originally wanted to give us the chemicals as well, but Dr. Rock pointed out that the 
chemicals deteriorated with age and became highly explosive.  With visions of exploding 
airplanes and trucks, we asked our generous member to consult a hazardous waste disposal 
outfit in his area.  Instead, he emptied and cleaned the jars himself and sent them to 
us.  Since there is still a residue, we are trying to figure out who can clean them 
safely.  Such is life for an archivist for a pathology society.

Sorry, I can't help further.

John Zwicky
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