Radioactive Waste Approved for Shipment to White Mesa Mill

Radioactive waste is shipped from toxic sites across the country and around the world to the White Mesa Mill (not all feeds approved for shipment actually ship). Learn more about White Mesa Mill ›

As of 2023:

White Mesa Mill Wastes approved for processing and disposal at the White Mesa Mill.

2020 Edition:

Map of where radioactive materials processed at White Mesa Mill come from.

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 Previous Edition:

Map of Radioactive Waste Shipments Approved for White Mesa Mill

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Resource - map credit Stephanie Smith

Maps and graphs may be used for non-commercial purposes provided that they are not altered or edited and they are appropriately credited. All map products should be credited to Stephanie Smith, Grand Canyon Trust, unless otherwise noted. A hyperlink to the Grand Canyon Trust website is appreciated.

For higher quality images or custom sizing please contact our communications director, Ashley Davidson, at adavidson@grandcanyontrust.org.

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