Disposal of radioactive animal carcasses

[JDillon@mercury.ligand.com]

       Since those of us in California have no disposal site available, I 
       am trying to find out some information on the disposal of 
       radioactive animal carcasses.  Understanding that below the 0.05 
       uCi/gm they do not have to be classified as radioactive, but what 
       if the animal has a higher concentration than that?  I have heard 
       that some people have been grinding the animals in an industrial 
       garbage disposal and sewering them as liquid waste.  Is this an 
       acceptable means for disposal?  What other options are available?
       
       Thanks
       Jon Dillon
       RSO
       Ligand Pharmaceuticals
       jdillon@ligand.com
       (619)550-7613