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What is NOT an acceptable way to handle amalgam waste?

  1. Throw it in a biohazard container
  2. Recycle it
  3. Use amalgam traps
  4. Ensure traps are clean before use
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Correct answer: A. Throw it in a biohazard container

  • A. Correct (not acceptable). Amalgam waste contains mercury and must be recycled through an approved amalgam waste recycler — it should never be discarded in regular biohazard/red-bag waste, sharps containers, or down the drain.
  • B. Recycling amalgam waste through a certified recycler is the correct, EPA/ADA-recommended disposal method.
  • C. Use of amalgam separators/traps is required (per EPA Amalgam Rule) to capture amalgam waste before it enters wastewater.
  • D. Ensuring traps are clean/functional is part of proper compliance with amalgam waste management.

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