Why do tritium exit signs require special disposal?

Tritium (H-3) exit signs are regulated by the NRC as radioactive devices. They cannot be disposed of in regular trash or landfills. The NRC requires tritium exit signs to be transferred to a licensed facility for disposal, and a report must be filed with the NRC or Agreement State.

How many tritium exit signs can one Curie kit handle?

Curie's exit sign recycling kits accommodate up to 10 tritium exit signs per kit. For larger quantities, contact Curie directly for custom solutions.

Does Curie accept expired or damaged tritium exit signs?

Yes. Curie's exit sign recycling program accepts expired, damaged, and signs being decommissioned due to building changes or renovations.

Is Curie's tritium exit sign recycling NRC compliant?

Yes. Curie Environmental Services is a licensed radioactive waste facility. All tritium exit sign recycling complies with NRC, DOT, and applicable Agreement State regulations.

Radioactive Exit Sign Recycling

SKU: EX Category: Exit Sign Recycling Brand: Curie Environmental Services

Description

Description

Tritium Exit Sign Recycling: Radioactive exit signs contain a gas called tritium (H-3) that provides illumination inside the sign. The tritium is sealed in glass ampules inside the sign. The signs are very durable and are manufactured to contain the tritium which has a 12.3 year half-life. With time, a sign will not be as bright and requires replacement. Exit sign end-of-life management is regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and radioactive exit signs are required to be properly managed. A notice to the NRC must be made by the owner of the exit signs after shipment. All exit signs are recycled to recover the tritium gas for the manufacture of new exit signs.

Pricing is for individual exit signs with activity not greater than 22 Ci. This recycling service is also limited to exit signs that do not have damage to the inner tritium containing glass ampules. If individual exit signs are greater than 22 Ci or are damaged, and may be leaking, contact customer service.

PLEASE NOTE: An inventory must be sent for approval prior to returning this kit. Click Here for a complete information package with all forms and instructions required for the exit sign recycling program. Once your inventory is approved, we will contact you with a return material authorization (RMA) number authorizing your shipment to Curie. Your kit will ship within 2 business days via UPS Ground service.

Pricing is for any location in the lower 48 United States.