[Histonet] FW: Paraffin Waste Disposal

[McHugh, Kelsey]

Hello All,



I know each state's EPA laws regulate what can be done with the waste paraffin generated during embedding and processing, but I was wondering: how do you dispose of your paraffin waste?



Ours is thrown away in biohazard bags and incinerated, though by our state law (OH), paraffin with fixed tissue can be thrown in the regular trash as long as no additives qualify it as a hazardous waste.



We are performing a cost analysis and investigating the more "green" options that exist for paraffin disposal/recycling - I thought a poll of all you histo lab experts would be a great starting point.



Thank you for your help!



-Kelsey

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