Identify the device
Record the manufacturer or initial transferor, model number, serial number, quantity, condition, and any label identifying tritium, H-3 or 3H, plus the radiation symbol.
Tritium Disposal / Recycle
Do not place a tritium exit sign in normal trash or abandon it. If a sign is lost, stolen, or damaged, contact the NRC or the applicable Agreement State regulator and follow the device documentation.
Use this page to retire expired, damaged, or unwanted tritium exit signs through an authorized receiving path. Tritium signs must not go in normal trash; confirm the receiving licensee, packaging instructions, device records, and regulator reporting requirements before transfer.
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Start with the service or product path that matches the device and receiving program. The customer is responsible for arranging and paying shipping. Obtain acceptance and packaging instructions before shipping; do not dismantle or independently package a damaged sign.
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Tritium Disposal / Recycle Buying Guide
Before transferring a tritium exit sign, identify the device, confirm an authorized recipient, follow that recipient's packaging instructions, and retain the transfer and regulator records.
Confirm the recipient
Transfer the sign only through an authorized receiving path, such as the manufacturer, distributor, licensed radioactive-waste broker, or licensed low-level radioactive-waste disposal facility.
Arrange customer-paid shipping
The customer is responsible for arranging and paying shipping. Obtain acceptance, packaging, labeling, and shipping instructions from the receiving program before moving the device. Do not dismantle the sign or handle damaged tubes.
Retain transfer records
Keep the device identification, receiving-party information, transfer date, shipping records, and any certificate or closeout documentation with the facility records.
Complete regulator reporting
NRC guidance requires a transfer report within 30 days after disposal or transfer to a specific licensee. Agreement State requirements and filing destinations may differ, so confirm the applicable regulator.
Plan the replacement
After the receiving path is confirmed, compare a current tritium sign, a photoluminescent option with dependable charging light, or a wired LED battery-backup sign accepted for the project.
Additional resources
Regulator
NRC backgrounder on tritium EXIT signs
Review device identification, general-license responsibilities, disposal recipients, and reporting.
Regulator
NRC general-license FAQ
Review current general-license transfer and disposal guidance.
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Tritium compliance handbook
Review tritium sign ownership, service life, records, replacement, and disposal planning.
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This page provides a buying and process guide, not regulatory approval. The customer is responsible for arranging and paying shipping. The facility responsible for the device must confirm the authorized recipient, packaging and shipping instructions, transfer records, NRC or Agreement State reporting, product replacement, and local project requirements.
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FAQs About Tritium Disposal / Recycle
Expand the questions that match your application, fixture-selection, or compliance review.
Can a tritium exit sign go in normal trash?
No. NRC guidance says tritium exit signs must not be discarded as normal trash or abandoned. They must be transferred through an authorized receiving path.
Who can receive a retired tritium exit sign?
NRC guidance identifies specific licensees such as the manufacturer, distributor, licensed radioactive-waste broker, or licensed low-level radioactive-waste disposal facility. Confirm acceptance before shipping.
What information should I collect before requesting disposal?
Collect the manufacturer or initial transferor, model number, serial number, quantity, condition, tritium label information, facility contact, and any available acquisition or registration records.
Who pays for shipping?
The customer is responsible for arranging and paying shipping to the accepted receiving program. Do not ship until the recipient has provided acceptance and packaging instructions.
What should I do with a damaged, lost, or stolen sign?
Do not dismantle or casually handle a damaged device. Secure the area from routine access and contact the NRC or applicable Agreement State regulator plus an authorized receiving or service professional for instructions.
When is regulator reporting required?
NRC guidance calls for a report within 30 days after transfer to a specific licensee or export. Confirm the correct filing destination and any different Agreement State requirements.
Can I replace tritium with another sign technology?
Potentially. Compare a current tritium sign, a photoluminescent sign with dependable charging light, or a wired LED battery-backup sign, then confirm listing, installation, project documents, and AHJ acceptance.