TRU waste storage shrinks at Savannah River Site

November 26, 2024, 9:30AMRadwaste Solutions
TRU drum storage in the Solid Waste Management Facility in 1998 before WIPP opened (left) and in 2024 (right). (Photo: DOE)

The Solid Waste Management Facility (SWMF) at the Savannah River Site saw a large reduction of transuranic (TRU) waste in fiscal year 2024, achieving the highest volume of TRU waste shipped out of state by the facility in the past 10 years, according to the Department of Energy.

TRU waste typically consists of protective clothing, tools, rags, equipment, and miscellaneous items contaminated with small amounts of plutonium and other heavy elements.