We did have some silver film that we were able to send to a recycling company.  The price of silver was low enough that we didn't get any money for it, but we were happy that it was recycled.  We haven't recently disposed of any non-silver film, but are considering it so I'm also interested in what others are doing.

Dalene

Dalene Hawthorne
Assistant Professor
Head of Systems and Technical Services
Emporia State University Libraries and Archives
620-341-5052
dhawthor@emporia.edu

>>> Linda Harding <lindah@ELMHURST.EDU> 6/13/2007 9:11 AM >>>
Hello,

I am interested in knowing how other libraries are disposing of microfilm.

We have offered our film free of charge through various list serves but have
had no takers.  Now it is time to think about disposing of it.

Our facilities management personnel (after conservation with the firm that
disposes of the campus' hazardous waste) seem to think that it is not
actually considered hazardous waste.  This firm charges on the "per pound"
basis and it would probably cost us dearly to get rid of it in that manner.

What are some of the rest of you doing with your microfilm, other than
giving it away?

Thanks for your input.

Linda Harding
Periodicals Assistant
Elmhurst College Library
190 Prospect Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126