Re: Waste Disposal Cost

["Jerry Wiza" <ramservices@lsol.net>]

Mr. Poston,

The cost of radwaste disposal can vary considerably depending on the
isotope(s), activity, chemical and physical nature of the "trash"  (all
paper & plastic or containing glass and metals), and the final resting place
to which it is consigned (Envirocare, Barnwell, etc.).  Access and transport
fees can add considerably to the cost.

If your waste contains only short-lived isotopes, some waste
brokers/processors are licensed for decay-in-storage, which is usually
considerably cheaper.  I suggest that you contact a radioactive waste broker
and discuss the options in more detail.  If you want the names of some
brokers that may serve your area, please contact me directly by email.


Don Jordan
RAM Services, Inc.
ramservices@lsol.net
Tel. 920-793-2259
Fax 920-793-5886

2306 West River Street
Two Rivers, WI  54241
----- Original Message -----
From: Poston, Jay (John) (PEA) <jposton@guidant.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 10:49 AM
Subject: Waste Disposal Cost


> What would be the approximate cost for disposal of a 55 gallon drum of
> low-level radioactive waste (lab trash and equipment)?  Would the cost be
> less for multiple drums as opposed to a single drum?
>
> Thanks,
> Jay Poston
> Voice: 713-218-9312
> Fax: 713-218-9332
>
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