Radioactive Waste Disposal Requests

To dispose of radioactive waste, contact the Radiation Safety Officer or designee.

The RSO will set an appointment with the radioactive waste generator to have the waste removed from the laboratory.


The radioactive waste generator must provide the RSO or designee with the following information at the time of pickup:

  • type of waste (radionuclide and state - solid or liquid)

  • amount of waste

  • activity of waste

  • location of waste

  • contact name/phone number of radioactive waste generator