[R-390] Sticking Carrier Meter

[rbethman]

Randy is correct in using aluminum foil, however it really isn't necessary.

Between the particles being trapped by the tape itself, and placing in a 
relatively thick "Zip-Loc" bag is more than adequate.

I have a very reluctant view of the local Hazardous Waste drop off day.  
The first thing they want to know is - "What is it?".  Answering 
correctly will result in a wild flurry of activity.  They WILL want the 
"source" of the material.

Since this is a reversed loop of mylar backed tape, it is going to be 
four layers if folded over.  Placed in a "Zip-loc" bag now adds a layer 
of fairly substantial polyethylene on each side.

When this goes to the landfill, it will be well buried, and be the 
"least" of those things that we worry about.

More mercury is in the landfills of this country than any other thing 
that causes a hazard.  It happens to be in liquid form, and has been a 
source of grief for longer than we can remember.

My $0.02.

Bob - N0DGN

On 3/21/2012 2:45 PM, Randy and Sherry Guttery wrote:
> On 3/21/2012 1:12 PM, Barry wrote:
>> What should be done to properly dispose of any dusty paint particles that happen to end up on the desk/tape?
>>
>>
> Use sticky tape (wide packing tape works nicely) to "trap"
> the particles; then wrap the sticky tape up in some aluminum
> foil, and dispose with trash that will be buried in a land
> fill (i.e. not burned). If you want to be a "good citizen" -
> many communities have a "hazardous stuff" amnesty day once
> or twice a year for collecting everything from old
> batteries, tires, paints, chemicals, etc. - and disposing of
> them properly. You could see if such is available - and soon
> enough to matter. However - the level of contaminants being
> discussed here - short of ingesting them - are relatively
> harmless (compared to background, etc.); so "trapped" and
> buried where they won't be disturbed for a long time - is a
> proper way to dispose of them.
>
> best regards...
>