
Waste Disposal
Any waste generated in research or operations involving radioactive materials must be treated as radioactive waste.
Waste containing only radioactive material with a half life of 70 days or less (P-32, Cr-51, I-125, etc.)
- Solids should be placed in a pail with a clear plastic liner (can be obtained from EHS)
- All radioactive labels on the waste material must be removed or painted over
- The pail must be labeled with a “Caution Radioactive Materials” label and a list of radionuclides in the pail
- When full, submit a waste pickup ticket
Liquids containing radioactive materials and no RCRA regulated chemicals
- Contact the Radiation Safety Officer for disposal instructions
Solids containing long half life radioactive material such as Uranium, C-14, H-3, etc.
- Place solids into a pail with a sturdy (4-6 mil) liner
- Materials must be free of liquids
- Note the radionuclides in the waste and the type of material – paper, plastics, glass, metals, etc.
- Submit a waste pickup ticket
Sealed sources such as electronic capture cells
- Contact the Radiation Safety Officer for disposal instructions