Radioactive Waste FAQs, From where do I get the one gallon liquid jugs?, We no longer provide those. You may use any container that is chemical compatible with the liquid you are using. The container must have a screw top, Why can't we put our radioactive waste in biohazard bags?, Since the waste is not biohazardous you cannot use biohazard bags. You may only use biohazard bags in the carcass drums., How do I dispose of sharps?, Sharps need to be placed in sharps containers. The sharps containers can then be barcoded and submitted as waste. If they are small enough and can fi, How do I dispose of lead pigs or shielding?, Make sure the lead is not contaminated by performing a swipe test and then you can submit it as chemical waste., How do I dispose of acrylic shielding?, First try to see if another lab can use it. If not, then remove all radioactive labels and perform a swipe test for contamination. If clean, then the
Ambulatory Care, PDCs, CPDCs, DPCs, What drugs should be placed in the blue bins?, Blue Bin Drugs are listed on the Blue Bin Disposal List poster which should be posted near your blue bin collectors. If you need an additional copy of, What should I do if I am in a PDC, CPDC, or DPC and my bin is full/need a replacement?, Contact Environmental Programs at 919-684-2794., How often will the blue bin drug posters be updated?, The blue bin poster was initially created based on comparisons of off-site inventories with regulation lists. The poster will be updated as the invent, I am a new off-site location and need to receive a blue bin for collection. Who should I contact?, Contact Environmental Programs at 919-684-2794., I need additional bins, stickers, or copies of the poster at my location. Who should I contact?, Contact Environmental Programs at 919-684-2794.
Hospital, Units, Hospital Based Clinics, What drugs should be placed in the blue bins?, Blue Bin drugs have information to indicate their disposal on the label., My bin is full/needs a replacement. Who should I contact?, Contact Environmental Programs at 919-684-2794., How often are bins being collected?, Bins are checked on a predetermined basis and collected when full. If a bin is full, please Contact Environmental Programs at 919-684-2794 for pick-up
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Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recycling
On July 6, 1999, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued the final rule (Federal Register, Vol.
Fluorescent Light Management Practice
Guidelines for Labeling & Packaging of Waste Lamps
Guidelines for Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program
OESO EP initiated a thermometer exchange program several years ago. If you have mercury thermom
Mercury Containing Equipment Management Practice
In May 1996, the Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act was signed into law. The purpose of the law was to phase out the use of me