Different types of radioactive waste include:
- Solid waste
- Liquid waste
- Liquid scintillation counting wastes
- Mixed waste (waste that is both radioactive and chemically hazardous i.e. Uranium acetate)
- Uranium and thorium waste.
All these different forms of waste need to be separated into their respective containers. Radioactive waste must also be segregated by half-life (such as long-lived versus short-lived isotopes). Every time you dispose of radioactive materials you must fill out the Radioisotope Inventory Form in SciShield. Once the container is full you can submit a Waste Pick-up Request via SciShield or contact Radiation Safety 413-545-5131 or [email protected].
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