The university has a license through the Kentucky State Radiation Control Branch that has set guidelines for disposing of waste. Radiation Safety must ensure that these guidelines are followed. Below is a summary of waste and how to dispose of it properly. Make sure to complete the Radioactive Material Usage Record to document disposal. The university classifies three basic waste groups as solid, liquid, and animal tissue.
Solid waste includes gloves, bench paper, pipette tips, etc.
Liquid waste includes liquid scintillation vials and bulk liquids. All material must be packaged correctly and have a Radioactive Waste Card attached to the container. For further instructions on disposal, refer to the Disposal Guide . All waste must be in clear plastic bags, and different nuclides must be stored separately Each bag must have a Radioactive Waste Card attached with the Authorized User name, date, nuclide, chemical form, and amount of nuclide Solid waste can also be labeled as deminimus. Bulk liquid must be contained in tightly sealed glass or plastic bottoles that have no leaks or cracks.