Empty chemical containers

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AJJK
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Empty chemical containers

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Hi all,
This was answered back in 2007 but I thought I should check again.

Disposing of empty chemical containers- straight in the bin?
held on to for a hazardous waste pickup?
taken by me to disposal sites?

Apologies if this is covered in the handbook- I have left it at home today :(
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Labbie
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After rinsing out a few times, into bin.
Regards Labbie

Lab Manager/Lab Tech, mind reading etc etc
Now retired :wub:
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Rakhi Karumathil
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same as labbie, rinsing out the containers few times and then in to the bin

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Merilyn1
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Triple rinsing is the standard way for cleaning most chemical containers. I leave the lid on and throw it in the bin.
AJJK
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Thanks folks!
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