Sustainability Scenarios

''The following scenarios serve as a rough guide to sustainability scenarios you may encounter in the labs. Always consult an instructor if you have any questions regarding proper disposal methods.''

I've used swabs and a known solution to remove dirt off of an object. How should I dispose of the swabs?
First, determine if the solution can be disposed of in a water-soluble or non-water soluble manner. This can be found in the MSDS sheet of the substance. MSDS sheets are located next to the fume hoods in the wet lab.

Once determined, check the aqueous or non-aqueous disposal guide for further instructions.

I've made an adhesive solution in a beaker or jar. The solution has since dried, leaving solidified adhesive in the vessel. How should I dispose of the vessel?
If the solidified adhesive can be easily removed from the vessel, it should be taken out and placed in the contaminated waste bin.

If the solidified adhesive cannot be easily removed from the vessel, the entire vessel should be placed in the contaminated waste bin.