Hanford site solid low-level mixed waste program

Solid radioactive wastes have been managed at the Hanford Site since the early 1940's. Initially solid wastes were disposed of through shallow land burial. Later certain wastes were placed in below-grade areas designated as retrievable storage. Currently, contact-handled mixed wastes are placed in above-grade storage facilities. This paper presents a brief description of past, present, and future mixed waste activities at the Hanford Site. 5 refs., 11 figs.