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I've seen the damage that a hot arc lamp bulb can do to a lamp 
housing when it explodes.  What I don't know is if the old bulbs are 
an explosion hazard.

What do your institutions require for the disposal of Hg lamp 
bulbs?  If there's no official policy, what's the going "folk wisdom" 
on proper disposal?

Thanks.
Doug
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