Please carefully follow the instructions for discarding animal carcasses and tissues for disposal. Your cooperation is essential in order to comply with federal, state and local regulations for disposal of animal wastes. Future problems involving noncompliance for disposal of animal carcasses or tissues may force LAS to discontinue this service to the University. These services only apply to carcasses and tissues that are generated by the University of Hawaii. If you desire to dispose of your deceased personal pets please contact the Humane Society or your local veterinarian. Departments outside of LAS are encouraged to set up their own disposal accounts with Red Bag 3, by calling, Stuart Kimura, at 722-7435.

1. Freezers are located in:

   Biomedical Building T503D & T304D Prearrange access via pagers: Brian Freitas 580-4762 or Biomed Care Staff 582-2893.

   Snyder Hall 512 access limited to animal users in Snyder Hall

2. Only animal carcasses and tissues (vertebrates and invertebrates, excluding Human tissues and parts) generated by the University of Hawaii will be accepted for disposal.

3. Carcasses and tissues should be double bagged in leak-proof plastic bags or wrapping and then properly labeled.

4. Identify bags using tape and marking pen provided with:

   Name of principal investigator
   Department
   Building and room number of PI
   Telephone number
   Type of animal waste and amount of each type

5. Fill out log sheet on top of freezer with:

   Date
   Name of principal investigator
   Department
   Type of animal waste and amount of each type

6. Maintain size of each bag to less than ten pounds.

7. Radioactive animal carcasses, please notify Radiation Safety Program, Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 956-8591.

   If you have any further questions please call Brian Freitas pager 580-4762. Thank you for your cooperation, so that we may continue to serve you.