How does one dispose a mercury containing blood pressure machine ?

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How does one dispose a mercury containing blood pressure machine ?

I am refering to the procedure in the United Kingdom.

2007-08-27 10:27:17 · 4 answers · asked by Nirmala 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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sell it on ebay

2007-08-27 10:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by LabMonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Should be disposed of as hazardous waste, contact your local the council or environment agency for advice (mercury is extremely toxic to aquatic systems so don't just dump it) if your in the UK

2007-08-27 12:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by zebbedee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

1. Take it to a non-ferrous metals trader.

2. Try the stores technicians in a Medical School or Chemistry Dept. of a university.

2007-08-27 10:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Take it to your local chemist they will have fercilities to dispose,

2007-08-27 10:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by diamondjade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋