Bureau of Radiation Protection--Radiation Control Division--Monitoring for Radioactive Materials in Solid Waste

2005 Radiation Protection in Recycling Industries Workshop

A Meeting of Representatives of Government, Industry and Experts Dealing with Recycling

Workshop Handouts

Many of the presenters made informative pamphlets, brochures and CDs available for the Workshop's attendees. This webpage provides downloadable versions of many of the handouts provided at the Workshop.

DISCLAIMER: Not an endorsement of any institution, business or service provider. Documents and weblinks provided as a courtesy only.

"Recycle Facility Radiation Alarm Response Flow Diagram" PDF
- A color "sample" flowchart designed to be posted at recycling centers.
- Provides necessary steps to take in case of a radiation monitor alarm.
- Provided by DEP/BRP
"CRCPD Assistance with Disposition of Unwanted Radioactive Material" PDF
- A two-sided, color document designed to be tri-folded into a pamphlet.
- Documents the services available from and contact information for the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc. (CRCPD).
"Final Guidance Document on Radioactivity Monitoring at Solid Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities" PDF
- DEP Document #250-3100-001, dated January 2, 2004
- "This document provides guidance to all owners and operators of solid waste processing and disposal facilities required by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regulations to monitor incoming loads of waste for radiation and may also serve as a guide to non-regulated entities as well."
"Monitoring for Radioactive Material in Solid Waste" PDF
- DEP Fact Sheet, Document #2900-FS-DEP2635
"Disposal of Radioactive Sources" PDF
- DEP Fact Sheet, Document #2930-FS-DEP3198
"Authorities Registered with CRCPD to Approve Scrap Metal Shipments"
- A list of state radiation control program contacts authorized to approve scrap metal shipments.
- Also includes a standard "Request to CRCPD for Authorization to Approve Shipments under DOT Exemptions or Revision of Previous Such Authorization" form.
- Links to the latest version of this document.
- Provided by CRCPD.
"Some Providers of Radioactive Site Investigation and Decontamination"
- A PDF file list of radioactive site investgators/decontaminators.
- Links to the latest version of this document.
- Provided by CRCPD.
"If You Find a Radioactive Source—Beware!" PDF
- DEP Document #2910-PO-DEP4043
- An informative poster suitable for download and display in laboratories and workplaces.
- Best fits legal-sized paper.
- Provided by DEP/BRP
"Si encuentra una fuente radiactiva--¡TENGA CUIDADO!" PDF
- DEP Documento #2910-PO-DEP4043 Espanol
- Un cartel informativo adecuado para descargar y mostrar en los laboratorios y lugares de trabajo.
- Mejor se ajuste a papel de tamaño legal.
- Proporcionado por DEP/BRP
"The Regulation and Use of Radioisotopes in Today's World" PDF
- Provided by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- NRC Document #NUREG/BR-0217 Rev. 1, dated April 2000, 38 pages.
- Introduction:
  - "This brochure describes some of the most common uses for radioisotopes, as well as the relative benefits and hazards involved in their applications. The appendix at the end of this brochure describes various uses of radioisotopes in this country."

For more information about monitoring for radioactive materials in solid waste please contact the Licensing Section via e-mail or (717) 787-2480.