We rid ourselves of all of our radioactive samples several years ago, but I recently located a box of lead storage containers in which (presumably) bottles of radioactive materials were stored. These are lead containers that are about the size of a can of Campbell's Soup and they have a radioactive label on the outside but are totally empty.

 

Two questions:

 

Can these be disposed of as nonradioactive waste?

 

Since they are made of lead, is there an issue with disposing of them in the normal solid waste stream?

 

I know that I will need to contact my local municipal solid waste office to be sure, but I'd appreciate any advice from the listserv.

 

Kyle Strode