Allow 5 working days for pick-up. If the lead is not contaminated, remove or deface any radiation labels and dispose of it as a chemical material or waste. If the lead is contaminated, package it in a container strong enough to withstand the weight of the lead and in packages no heavier than 60 lbs. Contaminated lead is picked up from your laboratory. Allow 5 working days for pick-up.
Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors that contain radioactive sources require special disposal methods.
To dispose of uranium and thorium compounds, place each container in a plastic bag and seal it. Alpha emitters are picked up from your laboratory. Allow 5 working days for pick-up. Some liquid scintillation counters contain a radioactive sealed source. For comments or questions about this web site, contact the web administrators.