For a little perspective, and a statistic for those so inclined, my personal experience.
After 40 years of daily professional exposure to lead, in totally haphazard and uncontrolled conditions, I thought it wise to ask my doctor to test my blood Pb levels at my last physical.
The test came back as 6 ug/dcl, barely above background levels.
As to disposal, lead has been re-cycled for thousands of years. Look in the yellow pages for metal re-cyclers (formerly know as junk yards). Not only will they take lead but they will pay you for in.
Some will say no lead level is safe, but they usually have an ax to grind, like a profitable law suit, a book to sell, or a career in law enforcement. (yes I am talking to you)
So be careful, use a mask and gloves, don't dump it in the yard or feed it to your kids.
On the other hand, there are other things you could use, so maybe that is the way to go.
After 40 years of daily professional exposure to lead, in totally haphazard and uncontrolled conditions, I thought it wise to ask my doctor to test my blood Pb levels at my last physical.
The test came back as 6 ug/dcl, barely above background levels.
As to disposal, lead has been re-cycled for thousands of years. Look in the yellow pages for metal re-cyclers (formerly know as junk yards). Not only will they take lead but they will pay you for in.
Some will say no lead level is safe, but they usually have an ax to grind, like a profitable law suit, a book to sell, or a career in law enforcement. (yes I am talking to you)
So be careful, use a mask and gloves, don't dump it in the yard or feed it to your kids.
On the other hand, there are other things you could use, so maybe that is the way to go.