Recycle Reagent Cartridge

After removing the reagent cartridge from the instrument, perform the following steps to recycle the library tube strip, lyo insert, and reagent cartridge. The position #3 and position #8 wells contain formamide. Remove these wells from the reagent cartridge and discard separately.

This set of reagents contains potentially hazardous chemicals. Personal injury can occur through inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, and eye contact. Ventilation should be appropriate for handling of hazardous materials in reagents. Wear protective equipment, including eye protection, gloves, and laboratory coat appropriate for risk of exposure. Handle used reagents as chemical waste and discard in accordance with applicable regional, national, and local laws and regulations. For additional environmental, health, and safety information, refer to the SDS at support.illumina.com/sds.html.

The library tube strip is composed of polypropylene plastic (PP). The library tube strip adapter is composed of high density polyethylene plastic (HDPE).

1. Separate the library tube strip from the reagent cartridge by pushing the library tube strip upward.
2. Remove the library tube strip cap, and then discard.

3. Remove the RFID label (A) and RFID located underneath the library tube strip, and then discard.

4. Rinse the library tube strip, and then recycle in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.
5. Recycle the library tube strip adapter in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.

The lyo insert cover is composed of polypropylene plastic (PP). The lyophilized reagent vials are not recyclable.

1. Separate the lyo insert from the reagent cartridge by pressing on the lyo insert label, and then pushing upward.
2. Remove the label at the top of the lyo insert, and then discard.
3. To open the lyo insert cover, compress the sides of the lyo insert.
4. Remove and dispose of the lyophilized reagent vials in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.
5. Remove and dispose of the RFID and foam strip.

A. RFID
B. Foam strip
6. Recycle the lyo insert cover in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.

You can separate the position #3, #8, and the SBS wells from the reagent cartridge prior to recycling. The reagent cartridge cover, disassembled reagent cartridge, and position #3, #8, and SBS #3 wells are composed of polypropylene plastic (PP). SBS #1 and #2 wells are composed of polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET).

1. Remove the reagent cartridge cover by pulling the tabs on the sides of cover outward, and then lifting upward.

An audible click indicates that the reagent cartridge cover is disconnected.

2. To detach the position #3 and #8 wells from the reagent cartridge, press the tab, and then push the well upward.

3. Recycle the position #3 and #8 wells in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.
4. To separate the three SBS wells from the reagent cartridge, compress the well sides, and then push the well upward.

A. SBS #1 well—Polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET)
B. SBS #2 well—Polyethylene terephthalate plastic (PET)
C. SBS #3 well—Polypropylene plastic (PP)
5. Recycle the SBS wells in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.
6. Remove all foils, the RFID label, and the RFID, and then discard.

7. Rinse the disassembled reagent cartridge and cover, and then recycle in accordance with the applicable standards for your region.