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Radioactive Waste Disposal Options

How to categorize radioactive waste and find disposal options.

What are the radioactive waste categories and their disposal options?  

To dispose of radioactive waste, first, be sure to categorize it properly. Is it:

Processing, Brokering, and Transportation Services

The LLW Forum, Inc. and the Southeast Compact Commission provide a National Directory of Brokers and Processors  list of companies providing processing, brokering, and/or transportation services. Search their directory by waste product to find alternatives for your waste. 

The Waste Generator Disposal Guide assists generators in the commercial disposal of LLRW at the Texas Compact Waste Disposal Facility in Andrews County.

Contact the Radioactive Materials Division if you have any questions.