The Radiation Safety Office collects from laboratories properly packaged and labeled solid and liquid radioactive wastes which are not appropriate for direct disposal by users. The authorized user is responsible for ensuring that wastes are properly packaged and labeled prior to pickup by Radiation Safety Office personnel. Packaging Dry Waste Dry waste includes items such as paper, gloves and plastics. Place glass pipettes, broken glass, needles and any other sharp items in a strong inner package which is placed in the larger box. Liquid Waste Collect and store liquid waste that cannot be disposed of via the sewer system in an appropriate container.
Some liquid waste is incinerated and some is absorbed on floor-dry and disposed of as solid waste.
Consult the Radiation Safety Office for more specific assistance relating to liquid waste disposal and collection. Indicate isotope activity and chemical form in each container. Place liquid waste reporting labels on each container. The organic solvents are toxic and a fire hazard. Reused Vials Empty the spent cocktail into a one-gallon liquid waste container.