[CLClist] Discarding Microfilm State Laws and Disposal Companies

[Anita Barney]

The Brookfield Library is in the midst of dealing with 
this.  Microfilm is considered hazardous waste, and can't be thrown 
in the trash.  Most municipalities participate in hazardous waste 
collections, although I don't know if Bridgeport would be willing to 
take the university's films.  In our area, Charter Communications is 
willing to include it in their collection of discarded videotapes -- 
at 30 cents/pound.  That's actually less expensive than the town collection.


At 12:11 PM 4/17/2008, asicari at bridgeport.edu wrote:

>Hello everyone,
>
>Has anyone been involved in discarding their Microfilm collection? If so,
>do you know of any state laws regarding their disposal (due to toxicity),
>or what companies in the state will aid libraries in disposal?
>
>Thanks for the information,
>
>Andrea
>
>
>Andrea Sicari
>
>Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian
>
>Wahlstrom Library
>
>University of Bridgeport
>
>126 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT. 06604
>
>Email: asicari at bridgeport.edu
>
>Phone: 203-576-4753
>
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Anita R. Barney
Library Director
The Brookfield Library
182 Whisconier Road
Brookfield, CT  06804
203-775-6241  /  Fax 203-740-7723