If samples need to be saved, locate the PI or supervisor to take responsibility for them. Microorganisms And Cultures Use an autoclave to decontaminate all liquid culture waste, and dispose of it as outlined in the MSU Waste Disposal Guide. If the material cannot be decontaminated, place it in a biohazard bag for incineration. Clean and disinfect incubators, drying or curing ovens, refrigerators and freezers. If samples need to be saved, locate the PI or supervisor to take responsibility for them.
Primary containers can be culture tubes, flasks, vials etc.
At that time, the materials to be moved will be reviewed. It is helpful to request a copy of the most recent inventory of radioactive materials possessed by the principal investigator to facilitate the close-out, transfer and waste disposal process. The receiving principal investigator must be approved for the nuclide and quantity of activity, and must not exceed the authorized amount after receipt of the transferred material. Package the radioactive materials in strong tight containers. Each container must be contained and segregated properly according to the nuclide and amount of activity in the material, whether it is waste, stock vials, sealed sources, contaminated equipment, samples, etc.