Hazardous Waste Management provides all the containers you need usually free of charge.
To ensure either the safe handling of hazardous materials, or to maximize disposal options, the use of these containers is encouraged and sometimes enforced.
For safety reasons, do NOT overfill the containers. Also, make sure to enter the information on the supplied label LEGIBLY and COMPLETELY.
Solid radioactive waste
Steel pail
Use: liquid scintillation vials (LSVs), semi-solid and solid radioactive waste.
Supplied with: lid & label
Special notes:
- For safety reasons, do not overfill.
- Ensure that label is filled-out appropriately.
- Container is to be used only for its intended purpose.
Cardboard box
Use: dry solid waste
Supplied with: label
Special notes:
- For safety reasons, do not overfill.
- Ensure that label is filled-out appropriately.
- Container is to be used only for its intended purpose.
Steel drum
Use: liquid scintillation vials (LSVs), semi-solid and solid radioactive waste in bulk.
Supplied with: lid & label
Special notes:
- For safety reasons, do not overfill.
- Ensure that label is filled-out appropriately.
- This is a re-used container. Container is to be used only for its intended purpose.
- Do not mix different types of material in this container.
4L or 1L polyethylene containers
Use: radioactive solids above scheduled quantity.
Color code: transparent (1L) and white (4L) with white lid
Supplied with: Label & lid
Special notes:
- For safety reasons, do not fill to more than 3/4.
- Ensure that label is filled out appropriately.
Liquid radioactive waste
4L or 1L polyethylene containers
Use: radioactive liquids above scheduled quantity.
Color code: transparent (1L) and white (4L) with white lid
Supplied with: Label & lid
Special notes:
- For safety reasons, do not fill to more than 3/4.
- Ensure that label is filled out appropriately.
Empty radioisotope vials
1L polyethylene container
Use: empty radioisotope vials.
Color code: transparent (1L) with white lid
Supplied with: Label & lid
Special notes:
- myLab number is not required for empty vials.
- Ensure that label is filled out appropriately.
