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Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

Operators at the Solid Waste Management Facility at the Savannah River Site are removing waste drums from overpacks to separate drums ready to be shipped to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant from those that are not yet ready for shipment. The overpacks are standard waste boxes containing a group of drums. They perform removal activities in a plastic hut, using full personal protective equipment. (Photo/Savannah River Nuclear Site)
Jun 3, 2025

Savannah River Site nears nuclear reactor waste removal milestone

Just over 400 transuranic waste containers remain at Savannah River Site as workers prepare final shipments to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.