Waste Management

Cleanup Projection • 1.5 million cubic yards of waste Cleanup Progress • 62,625 cubic yards disposed offsite • 39,754 cubic yards recycled

Project Scope

The Department of Energy (DOE) and Fluor-B&W Portsmouth manage the safe disposition of waste generated during the plant’s uranium enrichment operations as well as building debris, contaminated soil, and other materials generated during the D&D and environmental cleanup of 415 facilities and structures at the Portsmouth plant.

The plant’s waste streams include solid and liquid radioactive materials; hazardous wastes such as toxic, corrosive, reactive or ignitable materials; mixed waste, which contains both hazardous and radioactive components; and sanitary waste.

Upcoming Decisions

The decision for long-term waste disposal has not been made.
In 2013, DOE, Ohio EPA and community stakeholders will evaluate three alternatives for the disposition of wastes:

1) Take no action.
2) Use a combination of on-site and off-site disposal.
3) Ship all waste offsite for disposal.

Alternatives 2 and 3 include the potential for recycling and reuse of site materials.

Public input is a key element in this decision-making process. Fluor-B&W will continue to inform the public of cleanup plans and upcoming public involvement opportunities.  No decision will be made without public input.