Radioactive Source Disposal

Radioactive Source Management & Disposal

Safe, compliant management and disposal of unwanted, redundant and end-of-life radioactive sources.
HTSL supports organisations throughout the process, from initial source identification and assessment through to packaging, transport and final disposal routes.

Sealed & Radioactive Sources

Radioactive Waste Services

Class 7 Transport

Radioactive Waste Assessment

A Complete Radioactive Source Disposal Service

We review your source inventory, isotope, activity, source type and current condition to establish an appropriate disposal route.

Disposal Route Management

We coordinate suitable disposal or recycling routes for redundant and end-of-life radioactive sources.

Packaging & Preparation

Support with the identification of appropriate packaging and preparation of sources for safe and compliant transport.

Class 7 Transport

Radioactive material can be collected and transported through our Class 7 dangerous goods transport capability.

Compliance Support

Our radiation protection and dangerous goods specialists can support the regulatory and documentation requirements associated with disposal.

Multiple Source Types

Support for a wide range of sealed sources used across industrial, medical, research, nuclear and other applications, subject to assessment.

Our Radioactive Source Disposal Process

A compliant, four-step pathway for the safe collection, transport, and disposal of your disused radioactive sources.

Have Radioactive Sources You No Longer Need?

Send us your source inventory or available source details and our team will assess the options and advise on the next steps.

Also From HTSL Group

UKAS Calibration Laboratory

Accredited to ISO 17025

Radiation Protection Adviser

External RPA appointment under IRR17

DGSA Advisers

Transport for radioactive sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from radiation protection professionals, and compliance managers about UKAS calibration requirements and our services.

What radioactive sources can HTSL dispose of?

HTSL can support the disposal of a wide range of radioactive sources. The available route depends on factors including radionuclide, activity, physical form, source condition and location, so each requirement is assessed individually.

What information do you need to provide a quote?

Ideally, provide the isotope, activity and reference date, manufacturer, model, serial number, source type and current location. Photographs and existing source certificates can also help. If information is incomplete, our team can advise on what is required.

Can HTSL collect the radioactive source from our site?

Yes, where appropriate we can coordinate collection and Class 7 transport as part of the disposal service, subject to assessment of the material and transport requirements.

Can you help if we don’t know exactly what the source is?

Yes. Where source records are incomplete, speak to our team. We can review the available information and determine what further identification or assessment may be required before disposal.