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System and method for detecting radiological waste by trash collection vehicles

  • US 7,330,128 B1
  • Filed: 05/23/2005
  • Issued: 02/12/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A trash collection truck, comprising:

  • a storage bin for holding compressed trash;

    a collection bin for temporarily holding newly collected trash;

    at least one sensor proximate said collection bin for detecting if radiological waste has been placed into said collection bin;

    a compaction mechanism for moving the newly collected trash out of said collection bin and into said storage bin, wherein said compaction mechanism is automatically deactivated if radiological waste is detected by said sensor; and

    an alarm indicator that is activated when said at least one sensor detects radiological waste.

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