Radioactive waste in Probably Stolen: who pays for it and how to get rid of it
Radioactive Waste is a worthless hazardous item that no customer will buy. The one character who deals with it, the Corporate Waste Manager, pays you 100 credits per barrel to take it off his hands. To get rid of barrels for good, carry them to the Dumping Ground; the waste cannot go to the trash can and cannot leave the store anywhere else.
Who pays for the radioactive waste?
The Corporate Waste Manager does. He is a random minor visitor who has hazardous waste to dispose of and says proper disposal is expensive. He puts 5 barrels on the counter and offers 100 credits per barrel. You choose to take 1, 3 or 5 barrels. You receive 100 credits for each barrel you take, and the barrels become yours. So you do not pay for the waste; you are paid to hold it, and you must then dispose of it yourself.
Radioactive Waste has a base value of 0, and it is tagged hazardous, not contraband, so Security inspections do not look for it.
Can I sell radioactive waste?
No. The game makes every customer refuse hazardous waste, and the item cannot be loaded into vending machines either. The only money is the 100 credits per barrel from the Corporate Waste Manager.
Where does radioactive waste come from?
- The Corporate Waste Manager, as above (up to 5 barrels per visit).
- The Makeshift Micro Nuclear Reactor. Each night the reactor loses integrity (18 minus its upgrades) and for every 160 integrity lost it spits out one barrel. A reactor that runs out of integrity can explode (the Meltdown ending), so keep it repaired.
How do I get rid of radioactive waste?
- Take the barrels to the Dumping Ground. It is the only afterhour location that accepts hazardous waste on the ground; at other locations the game refuses to put it down.
- Leave the barrels on the ground when you head back. Whatever is still on the ground is left behind and counted as dumped.
- The trash can will not get rid of them: the Janitorial Service clears the bin but keeps Radioactive Waste in it.
Georgio notices the first dump. Once you have dumped at least one barrel and it is day 3 or later, he visits, says “Does he scavenge? No! He brings it back for you” and puts every barrel you dumped up to then back on your table. That visit happens only once per game; later dumps stay dumped.
What happens if I leave barrels on the counter?
Barrels left on the counter when the day is cleared are removed, but each one returns to your table the next morning when you open the shutter, so they do not go away until you dump them.
FAQ
What do I do with radioactive waste? Take it to the Dumping Ground and leave it there. It cannot be sold or thrown in the trash can.
Who pays for radioactive waste? The Corporate Waste Manager pays you 100 credits per barrel for taking it.
Is radioactive waste contraband? No. It is a hazardous item without a contraband level.
How many barrels can I take from the Corporate Waste Manager? He offers 1, 3 or 5 barrels per visit at 100 credits each.
Do reactors make waste? Yes, one barrel for every 160 points of reactor integrity lost.