Low-Level Waste Disposal Statistics
Approximately 2 million cubic feet and 780 thousand curies of low-level radioactive waste were disposed of in 2008. The volume and radioactivity of waste vary from year to year based on the types and quantities of waste shipped. Note that as of February 3, 2010, data for 2009 are not yet available.
See the disposal facility volume and activity by year below:
2008 Volume and Activity by Disposal Facility
| Disposal Facility | Volume (Cubic Feet) | Activity (Curies) |
|---|---|---|
| Clive | 2,040,296 | 4,694 |
| Barnwell | 22,278 | 762,018 |
| Richland | 22,791 | 16,452 |
| TOTAL | 2,085,366 | 783,164 |
2007 Volume and Activity by Disposal Facility
| Disposal Facility | Volume (Cubic Feet) | Activity (Curies) |
|---|---|---|
| Clive | 2,492,385 | 3,901 |
| Barnwell | 38,067 | 1,096,214 |
| Richland | 96,679 | 13,706 |
| TOTAL | 2,627,131 | 1,113,821 |
2006 Volume and Activity by Disposal Facility
| Disposal Facility | Volume (Cubic Feet) | Activity (Curies) |
|---|---|---|
| Clive | 3,983,800 | 4,570 |
| Barnwell | 38,129 | 322,491 |
| Richland | 24,864 | 1,787 |
| TOTAL | 4,046,794 | 328,848 |
2005 Volume and Activity by Disposal Facility
| Disposal Facility | Volume (Cubic Feet) | Activity (Curies) |
|---|---|---|
| Clive | 3,940,775 | 3,262 |
| Barnwell | 43,014 | 517,693 |
| Richland | 30,026 | 6,247 |
| TOTAL | 4,013,815 | 527,202 |
Note: Low-level waste (LLW) volumes and activities do not include Department of Energy (DOE) waste.
Source: DOE Manifest Information Management System (MIMS)
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 29, 2012
