EnviroRad – Waste Management System

Part No. G-425

Description:

The EnviroRAD Nuclear Medicine Waste Management System is a purpose-built solution for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive by-products in nuclear medicine hot labs and PET facilities. Designed around strict IAEA and ARPANSA compliance standards, it provides laboratories with peace of mind that their radiation waste is managed responsibly while protecting staff, patients, and the environment. Unlike generic storage options, EnviroRAD is a fully integrated radioactive decay storage unit engineered for isotopes such as I-131 waste disposal and Tc-99m. Its modular design allows hospitals, research centres, and imaging facilities to scale capacity to match workflow, ensuring that no matter the volume of radiopharmaceutical waste, compliance and safety are never compromised.

Nuclear Medicine Waste Management System

Iodine-131 is one of the most widely used isotopes in nuclear medicine, particularly in thyroid therapies, but its high-energy gamma emissions require careful containment. The EnviroRAD system incorporates shielded compartments specifically tailored for I-131 waste disposal, reducing radiation exposure to staff and ensuring decay occurs within a secure, compliant unit. By using EnviroRAD, facilities eliminate the risks associated with ad-hoc storage methods, while streamlining their waste management workflow.

Nuclear Medicine Waste Management System
EnvrioRad Waste Management Technical Drawings

Nuclear Medicine Waste Compliance

Meeting nuclear medicine waste compliance standards is a constant challenge for laboratories handling short and long half-life isotopes. EnviroRAD has been engineered in line with international guidelines (IAEA, IEC, ARPANSA), allowing facilities to demonstrate compliance during audits and regulatory inspections. This system not only safeguards operators but also supports institutions in maintaining their licences and reputation.

The ability to log, segregate, and decay radioactive waste correctly is vital to avoid fines, safety breaches, or licence suspension. EnviroRAD integrates these requirements into a straightforward solution that is easy for staff to operate and manage.

Modular Radioactive Decay Storage Unit

At its core, EnviroRAD is a radioactive decay storage unit that provides controlled containment for multiple isotopes. Its modular structure means that one unit can be expanded into a larger system, matching the scale of your hot lab operations. Each module is shielded with high-density lead and stainless steel to maintain structural integrity and minimise exposure.

By securely storing isotopes until they decay below regulatory clearance levels, EnviroRAD enables facilities to dispose of waste safely without overloading incineration or burial services. This approach also reduces costs while aligning with long-term sustainability goals in nuclear medicine.

Why Choose EnviroRAD?

  • Purpose-built for nuclear medicine waste management

  • Optimised for I-131 waste disposal and other radiopharmaceuticals

  • Designed to support nuclear medicine waste compliance with IAEA standards

  • Scalable radioactive decay storage unit with modular capacity

  • Proven performance in hot labs, PET facilities, and research centres

 

The EnviroRAD system is more than just storage — it is a complete nuclear medicine waste management solution. By integrating compliance, shielding, and modular design, it ensures that facilities handling I-131 and other isotopes can meet regulatory standards, protect their teams, and operate efficiently. For laboratories committed to best practice in radiation safety, EnviroRAD provides a future-proof investment in compliance and peace of mind.

Key Features:

— Enviro-Rad monitors and controls the radionuclide discharge from hospitals’ facilities conducting iodine I-131 treatment.

— A unique technology — introducing delay, decay, and dilution — and can be retrofitted.

— Distance from patient suites is no longer a problem — incorporating Bradley PLC system.

— The process is controlled by software — the same technology encountered in the petrochemical and nuclear industry.

— We use remote video cameras to monitor the bunker facilities.