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Radioactive Waste Collection
Packaging
All waste
should be properly packaged for transport. All liquid waste must be
in a chemically compatible container, sealed with a screw-on cap,
and free of any residue on the outside of the container. We will not
accept any waste in water bottles, milk jugs, household detergent
containers, etc. All solid waste must be in a suitably thick bag or
box and sealed with tape. The bag or box should not be leaking or
have any residue on the outer surface. Items containing lead should
be packaged separately from all other waste.
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Tagging
All waste
should be properly tagged for disposal. These tags require the waste
generator to provide specific information such as name, phone
number, building, room number, and complete waste identification.
Additionally, these tags label the container "Hazardous Waste" or
"Caution-Radioactive Materials" as required by State and Federal
regulations. One tag must be on each container of waste and are
available from VEHS.
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Collection Requests
After the
waste has been properly packaged and identified, a completed
Radioactive Waste Collection
Request Form must be submitted to VEHS. For all
radioactive waste, make sure the
pink radioisotope disposal
records have been completed as they will be collected along with
the waste.
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Radioactive Waste Collection Schedule
Radioactive wastes are collected on Mondays and Wednesdays. If
your require an emergency collection that cannot wait for a
regularly scheduled pickup, please let us know and we will try to
accommodate you as quickly as possible. Radioactive waste
collection request forms must be received no later than 8:30 a.m. of
the scheduled pickup day in order to be picked up that day.
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Additional Information
After
VEHS receives the request form(s), your lab will be placed on the
collection schedule. When VEHS arrives at your lab, either a lab
worker must be present, or a pre-determined area within the lab must
be clearly designated for waste storage. If the collection staff is
unable to locate the waste, a note will be left to inform you that
we were there. It will be your responsibility to reschedule a new
appointment.
Direct
questions regarding this program to
radwaste@vanderbilt.edu
or contact Sammy Orr at 3-3526.
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