Disposal laws, at least in the three states I have worked in, are set by
state and local regulatory agencies, and vary widely from area to area.  You
may check with your local waste water treatment facility.  Also check with
whatever agency your state utilizes to regulate environmental quality.  Good
luck.

Dave Reynolds, HT(ASCP)
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK  99516


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Blubrdfarm@aol.com [SMTP:Blubrdfarm@aol.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, March 29, 2000 6:39 AM
> To:	HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject:	Biohaz waste disposal
> 
> What should the procedures be for disposing of biohazard waste?
> Particularly 
> those chemicals used in special stains? Like silver nitrate or potassium 
> cyanide.etc.... Are there laws to protect the environment. How about the 
> tissue going into the disposal in the grossing area? Blood or fluid from 
> cytology specimens?  
> Can anybody fax me the correct procedures 850 997-7114 (private fax)
> Thank You.