[NHCOLL-L:2366] disposal of mounted specimens

[Carolyn Rebbert]

Dear Colleagues,

We have deaccessioned some bird and mammal mounts, some of which no doubt
were prepared with arsenic.  The mounts are in very bad shape and beyond
repair.  What is the preferred method of disposal?  Is incineration
acceptable or do we need to contact our town hazardous material officer?

Thank you for any suggestions and assistance.

Truly,
Carolyn

Carolyn Rose Rebbert
Curator of Science
Bruce Museum of Arts and Science
1 Museum Dr.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-869-6786 x334
fax: 203-869-0963
www.brucemuseum.org