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Waste storage and disposal

Low level waste storage and disposal
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		Inside the waste store ANSTO's low level waste is stored inside a large warehouse on site.
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		Storage drums The majority of ANSTO's waste contains very low levels of radioactivity.
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		Waste store The storage drums are carefully managed and itemised.
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		Waste management All waste is prepared and packaged by type.
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		Handling As the waste is extremely low level, minimal precuations are required for handling.
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		What's inside the drums? Most low level waste consists of gloves, caps, wipes, tissues and other materials used in the research labs.
view larger (1000x600 jpg 365kb)		Other materials Steel and building waste is also stored in the drums.