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WIPP marks 25 years of TRU waste operations

April 3, 2024, 3:00PMRadwaste Solutions

A screen shot of a video marking the 25th anniversary of operations at the WIPP disposal facility. (Image: DOE)

The Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management celebrated a major milestone for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant last week, marking the 25th anniversary of the receipt of the first waste shipment at the disposal facility in New Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert.

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WIPP marks 25 years of TRU waste operations

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