Dry solids Dry solids are to be separated from liquid waste. The laboratory must supply hold containers such as 5 gallon jugs for the disposal of liquids not readily soluble in water. When these jugs are full, call the Radiation Safety Office for removal. The laboratory must supply hold containers such as 5 gallon jugs. If the volume makes this impractical arrangements can be made to allow disposal to the sewer.
State regulations allow the disposal to sewer under certain conditions.
Another is the liquid must be readily soluble in water. Contact the Radiation Safety Office for specific instructions if you wish to be allowed to dispose in this manner. Liquid scintillation vials are a special category of waste called mixed waste and must be kept separate. They usually contain radioactive material as well as hazardous waste. The laboratory has the responsibility of storing carcasses in a freezer until time for removal and packaging by the Radiation Safety Office for shipment to the waste site.