Re[2]: Ni-63 Scintillation Vials

[coogen_michael@hq2ccgw.hq.dla.mil]

I would desparately try to find a bio-degradable scintillation media or a 
scintillation media that is dispersable in water.  Then and only then could you 
disposed of into the sanitary sewer under the limits of 10 CFR.  Otherwise, you 
have created a mixed-waste product.  For your information, there is a company 
located in Salt Lake City, Utah call ENVIROCARE.  It is, to my knowledge the 
only mixed-waste disposal site in the Nation.  You might contact Mr. Al Rafati 
at 801-532-1330 to determine what are the limits of their agreement state 
license.  I have utilized them in the past for past projects involving 
mixed-waste...mike coogen sends

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Subject: RE: Ni-63 Scintillation Vials
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at hq2ccgw
Date:    7/10/95 10:12 AM


>Ni-63 in aqueous counting for scintillation: 
>
>Assuming you find acceptable counting conditions, what then do you do with 
>the vials?
>
>They cannot be incinnerated by the 14-C-3H exemption. 
>They cannot be dacayed!
>Does the Ni content make it a mixed waste? 
>
>We do not use biodegradeable cocktails, so sewer disposal would be out at 
>our location.
>
>Any thoughts would be appreciated; obviously we have had to face this one. 
>
>Jeff Derge
>
>


I believe that Diversified Scientific Services, Inc.  in Kingston, TN can 
dispose of  mixed waste containing Ni-63.  Give them a call at (615) 
376-0084.  Ask for Larry Hembree, he is their Customer Service Supervisor. 
They may require that the liquid be bulked.