RADIOACTIVE SEALED SOURCE DISPOSAL
Sealed Source Disposal and Nuclear Gauge Disposal in The United States
Radioactive sealed source disposal, nuclear gauge disposal, disassembly, and removals, leak-testing services, and source dismantling are some of the radioactive waste disposal services offered by ADCO Environmental Services, LLC for expired, un-wanted, and/or damaged radioactive sources and nuclear gauges. We specialize in the proper final disposal of many different radioactive sources such as: Brachy Therapy seeds/tubes, needles, calibration check sources, Epoxy sources, Flood sources, Thickness Gauges, Dewpointers, and scintillation counting standards just to name a few.
The experts at ADCO and our partnered radioactive waste processing facilities we work closely with have over 50 years of experience in regards to the proper disposal of radioactive sources and nuclear gauges across The United States. ADCO has coordinated the successful removal of sources, source recoveries, nuclear waste transportation, and source disposal of over 10,000 radioactive sources varying in sizes from small check source discs to sources requiring casks for shipment in The United States to varying licensed radioactive source disposal facilities and recyclers.
ADCO Environmental Services, LLC offers comprehensive radioactive waste disposal services for not only non-leaking sources, but we are even able to offer disposal options for leaking radioactive sources at one of our licensed radioactive source disposal processing facilities we work closely with providing special provisions and pre-notification. We will require a current valid leak test certificate (Less than 6 months old) at the time of disposal to check for removable contamination and we can even assist you in the process of obtaining a current leak test certificate if needed by utilizing our leak testing service offered by our partnered lab.
When it comes to radioactive source disposal, we have close working relationships with source and gauge manufacturers of nuclear gauges and radioactive devices that will help expedite your source disposal service needs. ADCO can obtain Special Form Certificates for the shipment of your nuclear gauges or devices if you are un-able to locate your Special Form Cert on your own and we can assist you with how to get one for yourself direct from the manufacturer.
Common types of sealed source disposal services:
Disassembly of gauges or devices from mountings by one of our licensed contracted radiation safety officers
Emergency response services for damaged / leaking gauges, sources, or devices provided by a fully licensed RSO
On-site source removals / de-housings performed by our licensed contracted radiation safety officers
Guidance of packaging and labeling requirements of gauges or device to meet U.S.D.O.T. requirements
Radiation surveys, project planning, filing for state reciprocity, and scheduling
Paperwork preparation of NRC 540 forms and/or straight bills of lading, obtaining Special Form Certifications
Providing options for shielding, encapsulation, or packing into a cask, as well as special handling procedures as needed
Radioactive material transfer records or RAD-waste disposal records
Wipe testing / Leak testing, analysis, and certifications offered by one of our contracted licensed partners
Common radioisotopes disposed of by ADCO Environmental Services, LLC at our licensed radioactive waste processing facility we utilize include:
Americium 241(Am-241)
Barium 133 (Ba-133)
Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
Cobalt 57 and 60 (Co-57, Co-60)
Germanium 68 (Ge-68)
Iodine 125 and 131 (I-125, I-131)
Krypton 85 (Kr-85)
Lead (Pb-210)
Nickel 63 (Ni-63)
Phosphorus 32 and 33 (P-32, P-33)
Promethium 147 (Pm-147)
Radium 226 (Ra-226)
Sulfur 35 (S-35)
Strontium 90 (Sr-90)
Sodium 22 (Na-22)
If you have any questions regarding our radioactive sealed source disposal services or if you would like to discuss your radioactive waste removal needs with an expert, contact us at 877-254-2326 or 708-429-1660 today.
