Liquid Scintillation Waste: (Vials or Bulk Liquid)
- Exempt Category – scintillation fluid with 3H or 14C (≤ 0.05 uCi/ml)
- Mixed Category – scintillation fluid with isotope ≤ 109 day half-live
- Regulated Category in biodegradable scintillation fluid ≥ 110 day half-live
| Vial Size | Exempt | Mixed / Regulated |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ml | $12.60 /100 vials | $48.50 /100 vials |
| 6 ml | $21.35 /100 vials | $72.75 /100 vials |
| 7 ml | $24.25 /100 vials | $85.35 /100 vials |
| 10 ml | $34.90 /100 vials | $122.30 /100 vials |
| 20 ml | $69.85 /100 vials | $244.45/ 100 vials |
Bulk Liquid Scintillation Fluid
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Exempt, Organic Scintillation Fluid | $24.25 /gallon |
| Mixed/Regulated, Organic Scintillation Fluid | $169.75 /gallon |
| Exempt/Mixed/Regulated, Biodegradable Fluid | $77.60 /gallon |
Waste Stored For Decay:
Isotopes with a half-life less than 90 days stored for decay.
| Isotopes | Solid Lab Trash | Bulk Liquid |
| P-32 or half-lives ≤ 14 days | $ 7.10 /gallon | $ 9.75 /gallon |
| Cr-51, I-125 or half-lives between 14-65 days | $12.60 /gallon | $14.70 /gallon |
| S-35 or half-lives between 65-90 days | $15.80 /gallon | $17.85 /gallo |
Incineration of Decay-in-Storage: (When decayed by labs) - $1.65 /pound
Long-Lived Waste:
All isotopes with a half-live greater than 90 days.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dry Lab Trash | $58.20 /gallon |
| Bulk Liquid (non-hazardous) | $77.60 /gallon |
| Animal Carcasses / Biological Tissue | $58.20 /gallon |
Please call the RSO at 656-2570 to make an appointment for a waste pickup.