Nuclear waste (like radioactive waste) is that contains, or contaminated with, radionuclides, at activity concentrations greater than clearance levels set by the regulators, beyond which no further use foreseen. Disposal emplacement of in an appropriate facility without intention to retrieve it.

Proper characterization is essential for assuring that wastes meet any treatment or disposal site waste acceptance criteria (WAC). In addition characterization is vital for proper preparation of shipping papers for transporting the waste for treatment or disposal. Process knowledge was inadequate for characterization of legacy waste items from two sites involved in the Melton Valley Decontamina...

As federal, state, and local regulations regarding waste disposal become more stringent, the need to address current disposal practices for waste aircraft engine lubricants and other fluid wastes has become a major issue. The purpose of this Air Force sponsored study [ I ] is to examine recycling as an alternative to current disposal methods and the steps required to implkment and monitor recyc...

In July 1987 and January 1988, forty-six percent (441/955) of randomly selected US hospitals responded to a questionnaire intended to identify their waste disposal practices. Survey responses were received from hospitals in 48 states. United States hospitals generated a median of 6.93 kg of hospital waste per patient per day and infectious waste made up 15% of the total hospital waste. Most hos...

The risk associated with waste exposure depends on the level of emissions arising from waste disposal and from the effects of these emissions on human health (dose-response). In 2007 an epidemiological study was conducted in two Italian provinces of the Campania Region, namely Naples and Caserta, with the aim of assessing the health effects deriving from exposure to waste. In these studies, the...

AIM To study the awareness, attitude, practice and facilities among the different categories of dental laboratories in Abha city. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 80 dental technicians were surveyed in the study. The dental laboratories included in the study were teaching institute (Group I), Government Hospital (Group II), Private Dental Clinic (Group III) and Independent laboratory (Group I...

M &i We a InnovatIo Alternatives to Incineration: There's More Than One Way to Remediate Hazardous waste is everywhere. It comes from paints, motor oil, hair spray, household cleaners, automotive chemicals, and all kinds of toxic medical, industrial and military products. Most industrial processes-from which come cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, computers and garden pesticides-generate wastes tha...