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|  DOE-HDBK-1130-98
1.
Methods to minimize radioactive waste
The following information identifies methods to minimize radioactive waste.
a.
Minimize the materials used for radiological work.
1)
Take only the tools and materials you need for the job into areas controlled for
radiological purposes. This is especially important for contamination areas.
2)
Unpack equipment and tools in a clean area. This will help to avoid bringing
unnecessary material to the job site. This material can become radioactive
waste if it is contaminated.
3)
Use tools and equipment that are identified for radiological work when possible.
(Add facility-specific information about where such tools are stored.)
4)
Use only the materials required to clean the area. An excessive amount of bags,
rags, and solvent adds to radioactive waste.
5)
Sleeve, or otherwise protect with a covering such as plastic, clean materials
brought into contaminated areas.
6)
(Insert facility-specific information.)
b. Separate radioactive waste from nonradioactive waste.
1)
Place radioactive waste in the containers identified for radioactive waste. Do
not place radioactive waste in nonradioactive waste containers.
2)
Do not throw nonradioactive waste, or radioactive material that may be reused,
into radioactive waste containers.
3)
(Insert facility-specific information.)
c. Separate compactible material from noncompactible material.
d. Minimize the amount of mixed waste generated. Mixed waste is waste that contains
both radioactive and hazardous materials.
e.
Use good housekeeping techniques.
f.
(Insert facility-specific information.)
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