Shipping & Returns
Our Return Forms & Labels Package page provides everything you’ll need to easily and legally return spent sources for disposal. Keep in mind that returns are only accepted at 4137 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Be sure to read instructions carefully as you complete these forms.
Questions? Call us at 208.524.5300
Download forms here:
- Source Return Policy
- Source Return Authorization
- Product Return Packaging & Labeling Guide
- FedEx Shipper’s Declatation for Dangerous Goods
- Sample FedEx Airbill Form
- RA# Return Address Labels
- Emergency Response Information
How to determine if your return is UN2910 or UN2915
Conduct a radiation dose rate survey on each surface of all 6 sides of your package. Measurements are based on nuclides not exceeding limited specified under 49 CFR 173.425.
Your return is UN2915 if…
If your surface reading is greater than 0.5 mrem/hr, but less than 50 mrem/hr, you need to ship your package as a UN2915.
UN2915 is for returns of sources with radiation levels less than 50 mrem/hr (0.50 mSv/hr) maximum on surface; 1 mrem/hr (10 µSv/hr) maximum at 1 meter.
Your return is UN2910 if…
If your surface reading is less than 0.5 mrem/hr, you can ship your package as a UN2910.
UN2910 is for returns of decayed radioactive sources when packaged do not exceed the radiation limit of 0.5 mrem/hr at contact with the surface of the shipping container.
Contact your Radiation Safety Officer if…
If you have not been trained and certified to offer hazardous goods for transport contact your Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).