# System waste frequently asked questions for the Illumina Protein Prep Automation System (IPPAS)

**If the trough used to collect the liquid biohazard waste is not emptying fully, causing waste to accumulate and not flow into the 4 L collection container underneath the desk in the cabinet, how to resolve this issue?**

The cap should be installed tightly. If the cap is tight but there is still an issue, try to lightly unscrew the cap of the 4 L bottle to allow waste to flow.

**Is there a proper way to dispose of tips that have fallen outside of the biohazardous waste bin?**

* To reduce tips being dropped outside of the bin, it is recommended to use a taller, square bin and to push it to the back right corner as much as possible.
* To install a taller waste bin:
  * Remove the waste chute from the instrument
  * Place the taller bin underneath the waste chute area
  * Replace the waste chute. Note: make sure the waste chute is properly seated upon replacing so the RGA will not crash
* For tips that have been dropped, use gloves and treat the tips as biohazardous. In addition, be aware of the sharp tip points, as there is a risk of glove tearing or skin puncturing.

**How to resolve wafers stacking up in the solid waste container, preventing more wafers from dropping in?**

To resolve, shake the container to settle wafers to allow more to fall in. This may need to be repeated multiple times as more wafers accumulate.

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