Roberta,

> significant amounts of mercury aren't allowed in the waste
> products that are disposed of by manufacturers without very special
> handling, so as not to contaminate the environment.

A significant irony of the amalgam controversy is that once amalgams
are removed, they are considered to be hazardous waste. Hard to
imagine, but the ADA would have us believe that amalgam is safe while
in our mouth, but becomes toxic only when removed.


Greg