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A student uses paper towels to clean up a small chemical spill in the lab. Where should the dirty paper towels be placed?
in the lab sink
in the wastebasket
in the chemical waste container
in the hazardous waste container

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in the hazardous waste container

Contaminated absorbents are considered chemical/hazardous waste and must be disposed of in the lab’s designated hazardous/chemical waste container per your institution’s procedures (check the SDS and notify your instructor if unsure). Do not put them in the sink or regular trash.