ZHAGRUS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.

                         REMEDIATION AND WASTE DISPOSAL
                                   AGREEMENT


     THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of this  29th  day of July,
1997, by and between ZHAGRUS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., a Utah corporation,
having its general offices at 46 West Broadway, Suite 240, Salt Lake City,
Utah 84101 (hereinafter called "Zhagrus") and KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL,
INC., having its general offices at U.S. Route 60, Coalton, Kentucky, 41102
(hereinafter called "Customer").

                                    RECITAL:

     A.    Customer owns certain property and premises commonly known as and
located  near Ashland, Kentucky (hereinafter called "the Site") and certain
waste materials (hereinafter called "Waste Material") located at the Site
and as identified in Schedule "A,", attached hereto and made a part hereof. 
Customer desires that Zhagrus, an affiliate under common control of
Envirocare of Utah, Inc. (hereafter called  Envirocare ) perform, or cause
to be performed by its subcontractors, certain work and services
(hereinafter called "The Work"), as more particularly described in Schedule
"B," attached hereto and made a part hereof, including the disposal of said
Waste Material at that certain waste disposal facility at Clive, Utah
(hereinafter called "The Facility) owned and operated by Envirocare. 
Envirocare is under contract with Zhagrus for the treatment, and disposal
of the Waste Material.

     B.    Attached hereto, reviewed by Customer, and made a part hereof is
Envirocare's license #UT2300249, with amendments, issued by the State of
Utah, and which permits Envirocare to handle and dispose of the Waste
Material.  With regard to Waste Material identified in Schedule "A" to be
delivered for both treatment and disposal, there is additionally attached
hereto that certain statement of issuance of Mixed Waste Permit
UTD982598898, with amendments, issued by the State of Utah, and which
permits Envirocare to handle and treat such Waste Material.  Said license
and statement of issuance of Mixed Waste Permit are hereinafter
collectively called "Envirocare's License."

     C.    Zhagrus is capable of performing and/or obtaining the performance
of The Work and acknowledges the toxic nature and physical characteristics
of the Waste Material, as described in Schedule "A," and is willing to
provide or cause to be provided all of The Work, including disposal of the
Waste Material and, where necessary, the treatment of the Waste Material
for disposal, pursuant to all applicable governmental laws, rules and
regulations (hereinafter collectively called the "Regulations") and this
Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements herein contained, Customer hereby engages Zhagrus to perform and
provide and Zhagrus does hereby agree to so perform and provide The Work as
described in this Agreement and upon the terms and conditions as herein set
forth.

     1.    SCOPE OF WORK.   Zhagrus shall perform or cause to be performed
The Work as described in Schedule "B" and, except with Customer's written
consent, without modification or deviation.  

     2.    COMPLETION OF WORK.   Time is of the essence to all aspects of
this Agreement.  All Waste Material shall  be removed from the Site on or
before August 12, 1997.   All tasks comprising The Work shall be completed
on or before the dates set forth in Exhibit B. 

     3.  WASTE MATERIAL.

     (a)   The Waste Material with regard to which Zhagrus is to perform The
Work is of the type and in the estimated quantities set forth in Schedule
"A."  The Components comprising the Waste Material and the parameters that
are acceptable to Envirocare are also set forth in Schedule A.  Zhagrus
shall ship the Waste Material for disposal only at The Facility.  Zhagrus
shall have no obligation to ship or deliver to The Facility any waste
material which does not in fact conform to and/or comply with Schedule "A"
of this Agreement.  If prior to shipment of the Waste Material from the
Site Zhagrus discovers Nonconforming  Material (as defined in paragraph 5),
it will, as soon as reasonably possible after discovery, give to Customer a
written notice of the characteristics, conditions and circumstances which
Zhagrus believes constitutes such nonconformity.  If Zhagrus is required to
reasonably excavate, handle, move, load or store Non-conforming Material at
the Site in order to have access to the Waste Material and properly perform
The Work, Zhagrus shall then prepare and submit to Customer a proposed
written change order identifying the additional work required to so handle
the Nonconforming  Material and the price to be paid by Customer in
consideration for the performance of  that additional work.  Said
additional work  shall not be undertaken until a written change order has
been agreed to and signed by Zhagrus and Customer.

     (b)   Zhagrus shall not mix or otherwise combine the Waste Material
with any other material or products from any other party or source, load
the same for shipment, or ship the same to Envirocare.

     4.    TREATMENT.   Zhagrus will  secure all treatment of  any Waste
Material identified in Schedule "A" that must be treated to meet Land
Disposal Restrictions.

     5.    NONCONFORMING WASTE MATERIAL.   Zhagrus shall have no obligation
to ship or deliver to The Facility any waste material which does not in
fact conform to and/or comply with Envirocare's License, the Regulations,
and Schedule "A" of this Agreement.  The Waste Material evaluation report
(the "Report") to be delivered to Customer pursuant to Schedule "D" shall
include a list of the components comprising the Waste Material tested for
the Report .  Upon receiving notification from Envirocare that waste
material received at the Facility contains a component beyond the
acceptable parameters set forth in Schedule A or components not listed on
the Schedule A and which may not be legally disposed of at The Facility
("Nonconforming Material"), Zhagrus shall give written notification thereof
to Customer, including identification of the Nonconforming Material. 
Except as limited or precluded by action or demand of governmental
regulatory authority, said notification to Customer shall be given not less
than five (5) working days after receipt of notification from Envirocare. 
Zhagrus  contract with Envirocare shall provide that, in the event that
Envirocare discovers any such Nonconforming Material, then Envirocare, at
its sole option:  (1) may, at no additional cost to Customer, perform
treatment or further treatment of the Nonconforming Material so to permit
disposal, (2) may remove or cause any Nonconforming Material to be removed
and returned to Customer, or (3) may demand that the Customer remove or
cause the Nonconforming Material to be removed as soon as reasonably
possible.  Said Agreement shall provide that Envirocare shall not exercise
any of said options unless it gives not less than ten (10) working days'
prior notice to Zhagrus and to Customer, except where limited or precluded
by action or demand of governmental regulatory authority.   Any  fines and
penalties levied against Envirocare and generated by Nonconforming Material
and all costs, expenses and/or fees for or resulting from the receipt of
said Nonconforming Material and the preparation for removal and/or removal
of the same, including analysis and handling of the same, shall be paid by
Customer without regard to whether removal is made or caused to be made by
Envirocare or by Zhagrus.  Customer shall make payment of all reasonable
costs, expenses and fees in transporting and preparing to transport the
Nonconforming Material from The Facility to the Site.  If the return of the
Nonconforming Material to the Site is arranged for by Envirocare or
Zhagrus, it shall be transported by such means of transportation as Zhagrus
shall reasonably select after prior consultation with Customer.  The
Contract Price (as defined in paragraph 19) shall be reduced by *** *******
******* ********* per cubic foot of Nonconforming Material which is not
disposed of by Envirocare.

     6.    DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK PLAN.

     (a)   Zhagrus shall prepare all necessary work and safety plans for
performance of the Work including, without limitation, those described in
Schedule B and shall obtain the approval of the plans by Customer and by
Kentucky regulatory authorities prior to the commencement of The Work.  

     (b)   As soon as reasonably possible after Zhagrus determines that The
Work has been completed in full in accordance with this Agreement, it shall
notify Customer in writing of the completion.

     7.    PACKAGING.   Zhagrus shall be responsible for all rolloffs,
packages and containers (hereinafter collectively referred to as
 Containers ) and rail cars for shipment of Waste Material to The Facility
and warrants their compliance with the Regulations, including 49 CFR
regulations for radioactive material, and all rules, laws and ordinances
which may be applicable to the safety, packaging, storage,  transportation,
and decontamination of such rail cars and Containers.  

     8.    TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY.   Zhagrus shall transport and
deliver the Waste Material or cause it to be transported and delivered to
The Facility in accordance with the Regulations.  Zhagrus shall be
responsible for ********* after ***** **** days after shipment from the
Site on all rail cars and shall return at no additional cost to Customer
all rail cars after decontamination.  In the event that the gross weight of
any railcars loaded by Customer (#251586, #242134, #259564, #253912)
exceeds the maximum gross weight limitation of the railroad, Customer shall
reimburse Zhagrus its cost for offloading and repackaging sufficient Waste
Material from any overweight railcar to meet the railroad s gross weight
limitation.  In no event, however, shall the total amount of this
reimbursement exceed *** ******* ******** Dollars ($**********).

     9.    CUSTOMER INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF WASTE MATERIAL.   Customer
shall supply Zhagrus with results of Customer's initial sampling, testing
and classification, together with results of any testing, sampling and
other classification of the Waste Material received by Customer from other
persons and entities.  The information provided by Customer is so provided
only for information purposes and shall not be by way of substitution or in
lieu of sampling and testing to be performed by Zhagrus. 

     10.   ZHAGRUS PERSONNEL - TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE.   Zhagrus shall
insure that all of its personnel engaged in the performance of The Work are
properly trained in the performance of their duties, the use of equipment
entrusted to them in the performance of those duties, and applicable chain-
of-custody procedures.  Laboratories used by Zhagrus with regard to
applicable testing and sampling shall have a documented Quality Assurance
Program in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency
Guidance Document QAMS-005/80 and shall perform their services regarding
The Work in compliance therewith.

     11.   QUALITY CONTROL OF THE WORK.  Zhagrus shall provide for a full-
time on-site inspector during all work on the Site.  On-site inspections
shall be conducted on not less frequently than twice daily during The Work
on the Site to verify compliance with this Agreement and with the
Regulations, including all health and environmental requirements, and shall
be documented in Zhagrus files.  Upon written request by Customer, results
of these inspections shall be provided to Customer and such other persons
and entities as Customer may reasonably require.  Zhagrus shall review all
aspects of The Work and all daily reports to verify that the work is in
compliance with this Agreement and shall promptly note and correct any
variances and discrepancies.  

     12.   PROTECTION OF THE SITE - LIENS.   During the time of the
performance of The Work, Zhagrus shall adopt and implement appropriate
policies and procedures for the protection of the Site from unauthorized
entry and vandalism and injury to persons or property resulting therefrom
and shall require its subcontractors engaged in any of The Work at the Site
to implement and follow similar policies and procedures.  Zhagrus shall
maintain the Site free and clear of all liens, claims or encumbrances of
any type or description arising out of the failure of Zhagrus and any of
its subcontractors to make timely and proper payment for labor and
materials provided at the Site.

     13.   SAFETY.   All Zhagrus personnel working at the Site shall meet
and comply with all safety standards and requirements imposed by applicable
federal, state and local laws and ordinances.  Zhagrus shall require that
its subcontractors engaged in the performance of The Work at the Site
require compliance by their personnel at the Site.

     14.   REPORTS - RECORDKEEPING.   All reports prepared by Zhagrus,
Envirocare, or any subcontractor during the performance of  The Work shall 
be maintained for a minimum of seven years after completion of  The Work. 
The reports shall  be made available upon reasonable notice and at
reasonable times for inspection by Customer and any governmental entity,
person or other entity to whom Customer is legally or contractually
obligated with regard to The Work.  All of those entitled to inspect the
reports shall be provided a copy of the same by Zhagrus upon request.  At
intervals of not less than every 30 days, Zhagrus shall prepare and submit
to Customer Work Completion Reports, which shall include a description of
The Work  completed, The Work planned for the next 30 days, a description
of any problems encountered, any actual or anticipated delays, the results
of all sampling, testing and other data received or produced by Zhagrus
during the course of The Work, and any work performed which Zhagrus has
determined as not having been in compliance with this Agreement.  Within 30
days of completion of  The Work, Zhagrus shall prepare and submit to
Customer a final Work Completion Report, which shall include a narrative
description of all The Work performed, the actual work performed, including
actual commencement and completion dates, and a certification that The Work
has been completed in accordance with the Regulations, all laws, this
Agreement and any modifications agreed to by Customer in writing.

     15.   LICENSES AND PERMITS.   Zhagrus shall obtain, or cause to be
obtained, all local, state and Federal licenses and permits required from
each governmental body having jurisdiction over the Site, the work at the
Site, and the transportation of the Waste Material to The Facility and
shall perform The Work in compliance therewith.

     16.   COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.   Zhagrus shall comply with the Regulations
and all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and
requirements, including but not limited to, the provisions of the Fair
Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and shall require compliance by
its subcontractors with the Regulations and all federal, state and local
laws, ordinances and requirements applicable to said subcontractors with
regard to The Work and the Waste Material.

     17.   REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AGREEMENTS.

     ZHAGRUS.   Zhagrus acknowledges the toxic nature and physical
characteristics of all of the Waste Material identified in Schedule "A." 
It represents, warrants and agrees that (1) it shall cause that
scientifically and legally accepted standards and procedures be used for
treatment of any Waste Material to be treated, (2) it shall perform its
services in compliance with this Agreement and the Regulations and (3) The
Facility has been duly licensed by the State of Utah and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency for receipt and disposal of the Waste
Material and for treatment of Waste Material, if any, identified in
Schedule "A" as to be delivered for both treatment and disposal.  
     CUSTOMER.   Customer represents and warrants that (1) it has title to
the Site and the Waste Material and has authority to make this Agreement,
and that (2) Exhibit A is an accurate description of the Waste Material.

     18.   INDEMNIFICATION.   Customer shall indemnify, defend and save
harmless Zhagrus and Envirocare and their officers, directors, employees,
and agents, against any and all liability whatsoever, including all costs,
expenses, and/or attorney's fees, which may arise out of any negligent act
or omission of Customer.  In addition to and not in lieu of the insurance
provisions contained in paragraph 21, Zhagrus shall protect, indemnify and
hold harmless, Customer and any of its employees, workmen, servants or
agents ( Covered Parties ) of and from any claim, loss, cost, damage or
expense arising from:

     (a)   Any and all claims which may be made against Customer or any
Covered Parties by reason of injury or death to person, or damage to
property, suffered, or claimed to have been suffered, by any person, firm,
corporation, or other entity, caused by, or alleged to have been caused by,
any negligent act or omission of Zhagrus or any subcontractor retained by
or through Zhagrus or of any of their employees, workmen, servants or
agents.

     (b)   Any and all damage to the property of  Customer, or any Covered
Parties, including but not limited to property occupied or used by or in
the care, custody or control of Zhagrus, caused by, or alleged to have been
caused by, any negligent act or omission of Zhagrus, any subcontractor
retained by or through Zhagrus or of any of their employees, workmen,
servants or agents.

     (c)   Any and all claims and demands which may be made against
Customer, or any Covered Parties, by reason of any infringement or alleged
infringement of any patent rights or claims caused by or alleged to have
been caused by the use of any materials or equipment furnished or used by
Zhagrus or any subcontractor retained by or through Zhagrus.  

     (d)   Any and all penalties imposed on account of the violation of any
Regulation or law by Zhagrus or any subcontractor retained by or through
Zhagrus or any of their employees, workmen, servants or agents.

The indemnification required herein shall survive termination or expiration
of this Agreement and shall continue in force and effect beyond the term of
this Agreement.  The indemnification contained herein is perpetual and
shall not be terminated nor in any manner reduced without the written
consent of  Zhagrus and Customer.

     19.   PAYMENT.

     (a)   In consideration of Zhagrus performing and providing all The Work
as herein agreed to be performed and provided by Zhagrus, Customer shall
make payment to Zhagrus  the total contract price (********* ******) of ***
******* **** ******* ******** Dollars ($************) as set forth in
Schedule "C," which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof
as to volumes which were situated on Site as of June 11, 1997.  The
Contract Price shall *** ** ******** if the volumes estimated in Schedule A
(or elsewhere in this Agreement) prove to be incorrect or inaccurate.

     (b)   Zhagrus shall submit applications for payment to Customer in the
amounts and upon completion of the tasks ( Tasks ) set forth in Schedule C
and shall keep copies of said invoices for a period of at least three years
as a partial record of the performance of The Work.  All invoices shall be
due and payable by Customer within 30 days of receipt by Customer.  Any
payment not received at Zhagrus  place of business within 30 days of
receipt of invoice shall accrue interest on the delinquent amount 30 days
from the date the invoice was received at one and one-half percent (1.5%)
per month (but not to exceed the lawful applicable rate).  Said interest is
payable at the time of the delinquent payment.  Failure to pay invoices for
completed tasks within 30 days of receipt shall constitute a material
breach of this Agreement.

     20.   TITLE TO WASTE MATERIAL.   Upon Zhagrus accepting and taking
possession at the **** for ************** of  the Waste Material, title,
risk of loss, and all other incidents of ownership to the Waste Material
shall thereupon be held by Zhagrus or Envirocare.   Pursuant to paragraph
18, Zhagrus shall indemnify and defend Customer against any claims arising
from the handling, treatment, storage and disposal of the Waste Material by
Zhagrus and Envirocare.  Customer shall have no right to recovery of any
material contained in the Waste Material nor any credit for its potential
value.  Customer shall nevertheless remain obligated in accordance with
paragraph 5 above with regard to Nonconforming Material.

     21.   LIABILITY COVERAGE.   Zhagrus shall maintain, at its expense, at
least the following liability insurance coverage during the time that it is
performing or providing for the performance of The Work under this
Agreement.

           COVERAGE                              LIMITS

     (a)   Workman's Compensation           Statutory
     (b)   Employer's Liability             $1,000,000 each occurrence
     (c)   General Liability                $5,000,000 each claim
           (Bodily Injury and               $5,000,000 aggregate limit
            Property Damage)
     (d)   Sudden and Non-Sudden            $4,000,000 each loss
           Pollution Liability              $8,000,000 total for all losses
     (e)   Automotive Liability             $1,000,000 combined single
           (Bodily Injury and               limit
            Property Damage)

Customer shall be named as an additional named insured on Zhagrus  general
liability policy, with provision for notice to Customer of any overdue or
unpaid premium and notice to Customer of any proposed cancellation. 
Zhagrus agrees to furnish certificates of insurance prior to commencing The
Work and, thereafter, upon request.

     22.   FORCE MAJEURE.  The performance of this Agreement, except for the
payment of money owing for work and services actually rendered hereunder,
may be suspended by either party in the event of national defense
requirements, any act of God, war, riot, fire, explosion, accident, flood,
sabotage, an order directive or request of an authorized governmental
agency (including the Northwest Interstate Compact Commission) that
delivery, transportation, acceptance, treatment, or disposal of the Waste
Material be suspended or terminated, the lack of adequate fuel, power, any
material noncompliance by the other party with the Regulations,
governmental requirements, law, regulations, orders or actions.  Any
refusal of CSX Transportation, Inc. to accept any of the four railcars
loaded by Customer (#251586, #242134, #259564, #253912) for transportation
from the Site shall be considered an item of force majeure, provided any
such refusal is not caused by an act or omission of Zhagrus. 

     23.   INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.  Zhagrus and Customer are each separate
entities.  Neither of them, nor their employees or agents, shall be deemed
to be employees or agents of the other.  Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Customer shall have the right to approve all subcontractors of Zhagrus.

     24.   WAIVER.  Any waiver by either party of the breach of any
provision or condition of this Agreement shall not be construed or deemed
to be a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision or condition,
unless such waiver be expressed in writing and signed by the party to be
bound.

     25.   NOTICE.  Any notice, communication or statement required or
permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and deemed to have been
sufficiently given when delivered in person or by mail, postage prepaid, or
by telefax machine addressed as follows:

     CUSTOMER: Kentucky Electric Steel, Inc.
               P. O. Box 3500
               Ashland, Kentucky, 41105-3500
               ATTENTION: Mr. Travis Bailey  Telephone #(606) 929-1330
                                             Telefax #(606) 929-1324
               with copy to:

               Mr. William H. Jones, Jr.     Telephone #(606) 329-2929
               P.O. Box 1111                 Telefax #(606) 329-0490
               Ashland, Kentucky  41105-1111

     ZHAGRUS   Zhagrus Environmental, Inc.
               46 West Broadway, Suite 240
               Salt Lake City, Utah  84101
              ATTENTION: Mr. Charles A. Judd Telephone #(801) 532-1330
                                              Telefax  #(801) 537-7345

or at such other address as a party shall hereafter, in writing, direct.

     26.   TERMINATION/SUSPENSION.  Notwithstanding any language to the
contrary contained herein, if  either party is in default under this
Agreement,  the other  party may, at its sole election, (1) waive any such
default on such terms as the parties shall agree; (2) suspend further
performance under this Agreement; or (3) declare the defaulting party in
default of this Agreement.  Either party may terminate this Agreement by
notice in writing in the event that the other party  either is in default
of this Agreement and continues in default for a period of ten (10) days
after receipt of written notice to cure said default; makes an assignment
for the benefit of creditors; admits in writing an inability to pay debts
as they mature; a trustee or receiver of the other or of any substantial
part of the other's assets is appointed by any court; or a proceeding is
instituted under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Code by the other
or against the other, and is acquiesced in or is not dismissed within 60
days, or results in an adjudication in bankruptcy.

     27.   CONFIDENTIALITY.   Zhagrus shall treat as confidential property
and not disclose to others during or subsequent to the term of this
Agreement, except as is necessary to perform this Agreement hereunder and
then only on a confidential basis satisfactory to Customer, any
information, including technical information, experience or data, regarding
the Customer s plans, programs, plants, processes, products, disposal
costs, equipment, operations, customers and/or the specific contractual
terms contained herein which may come within the knowledge of the parties,
their officers or their employees in the performance of this Agreement
without in each instance securing the prior written consent of the
Customer.  Zhagrus shall also treat as confidential and shall not disclose
to others, except as required by law, governmental rules, regulations
and/or orders, information relating to the composition of the Waste
Material, any treatment performed and/or the quantity of Waste Material
delivered to it by Customer.  Zhagrus may disclose to its agents and
contractors information relating to the composition, type, treatment and
quantity of the Waste Material as required to perform this Agreement,
without written authorization from Customer, including but not limited to
its general contractor, its laboratories and contractors performing special
treatment services.  Nothing herein, however, shall prevent either Zhagrus
or Customer from disclosing to others or using in any manner information
which either party can show:

     (a)   Has been published and become part of the public domain other
           than by acts, omissions, or fault of Zhagrus or Customer or their
           employees.

     (b)   Has been furnished or made known to Zhagrus or Customer by third
           parties other than those acting directly or indirectly for, or on
           behalf of, Zhagrus or Customer as a matter of legal right without
           restriction against disclosure.

     (c)   Was in the other party's possession prior to the disclosure
           thereof by Zhagrus or Customer to each other.

     (d)   The information is supplied to a governmental agency pursuant to
           a legal requirement to do so.

     28.   SURVIVAL.   The representations, warranties, covenants, and
agreements made herein shall survive expiration and/or termination of this
Agreement.

     29.   AMENDMENT/ASSIGNMENT.   This Agreement may be amended or assigned
only by the written agreement of the parties.  Any assignment in violation
hereof is void.

     30.   BINDING.  This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure
to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and
permitted assigns.

     31.   DEFAULT.  In the event any party to this Agreement defaults in
any of the covenants or agreements contained herein, the defaulting party
shall pay all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's
fees incurred by the other party in enforcing its rights arising hereunder.

     32.   APPLICABLE LAW.   This Agreement is entered into in the County of
Boyd, State of Kentucky  and shall be governed and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Kentucky.

     33.   HEADINGS AND PARAGRAPH NUMBERS.   Headings and paragraph numbers
have been inserted herein solely for convenience and reference and shall
not be construed to affect the meanings, construction or effect of this
Agreement.

     34.   COUNTERPARTS.   This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which may be executed by less than all of the parties
hereto, each of which shall be enforceable against the parties actually
executing such counterparts, and all of which together shall constitute one
instrument.

     35.   SEVERABILITY.   In the event that any provision of this Agreement
becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal,
unenforceable or void, the Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect without the said provision, provided that no such severability shall
be effective if it materially changes the economic benefit of this
Agreement to any party.

     36.   ENTIRE AGREEMENT.   This Agreement constitutes the full and
entire understanding and agreement between the parties hereto, and
supersedes any language, term, condition, or other provision of any prior
written materials, including any request for proposal, and any oral
communications between the parties.

           IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Customer and Zhagrus have each caused this
Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative(s) on the
day and year set forth below.



ZHAGRUS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.       KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL, INC.


By:    S\Larry Shelton            By: S\William H. Gerak                    
                                        William H. Gerak

Title: Chief Operating Officer    Title: Vice President of Administration

Date signed     7/29/97           Date signed       7/29/97       
                (ZHAGRUS)                           (CUSTOMER)

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                            GUARANTY

     WHEREAS, Zhagrus is an affiliate of and under common control of
Envirocare; and 

     WHEREAS, Envirocare is willing to guarantee, as set forth below, the
performance of Zhagrus under this Agreement; and 

     WHEREAS, Customer would not enter into the Agreement unless Envirocare
provides this Guaranty;

     NOW, THEREFORE, as an inducement to Customer to enter into the
Agreement, Envirocare agrees as follows:

     1.    Envirocare hereby guarantees performance of all the obligations
of Zhagrus under the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions
therein.  In the event of  breach of  any  such obligations of Zhagrus or
default in the performance, Envirocare shall undertake performance of the
obligations of Zhagrus to Customer at such time and in such manner as
specified in the Agreement.

     2.    Envirocare further agrees that Envirocare waives notice of
Zhagrus providing services to Customer and of the amounts and terms
thereof, and of all defaults or disputes between Customer and Zhagrus, and
of the settlement or adjustment of such defaults or disputes.  Envirocare,
without affecting Envirocare s liability hereunder, in any respect,
consents to and waives notice of all changes in terms, or modifications to
the Agreement, extensions of time for performance, the release or change of
the whole or any part of the Agreement, any settlement or comprise of
differences between the Customer and Zhagrus, or the notice of non-
performance under the Agreement.  

     3.    Envirocare also consents and waives notice of any arrangements
for settlements made in or out of  court in the event of  bankruptcy or any
other action for the benefit of  creditors of  Zhagrus.  

     4.    Envirocare further agrees that the obligations of  Envirocare
hereunder are primary and unconditional obligations and cover all existing
and future performance or obligations of Zhagrus (and any permitted
successors and assigns) under the Agreement, including, but not limited to,
the payment of  damages to Customer.  This obligation shall  be enforceable
before or after proceeding against Zhagrus and shall be effective
regardless of  the solvency or insolvency of Zhagrus.

     5.    Envirocare further agrees that all liabilities of Zhagrus to
Customer under the Agreement shall  immediately become the liability of
Envirocare should Zhagrus become insolvent or have a receiver, custodian or
trustee appointed for same or in the event of  filing by Zhagrus of a
voluntary or involuntary petition for relief under the bankruptcy laws.  

     6.    This Guaranty shall, for all purposes, be deemed to be made in
and shall  be governed by the laws of  the Commonwealth of  Kentucky and
shall be deemed to have been made and entered into and to be performed in
Boyd County, Kentucky.

     7.    In addition to Envirocare s obligations hereunder, Envirocare
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Customer and any of its employees,
workmen, servants or agents of and from the loss, cost, damage or expense
arising from the handling, treatment, storage and disposal of the Waste
Material by Envirocare.  All covenants of indemnity shall survive
termination or expiration of the Agreement and this Guaranty.

     8.    All written communications provided for hereunder shall be sent
by U.S. mail or by facsimile with confirmation by first class mail to:

           GUARANTOR:  Envirocare of Utah, Inc.
                       46 West Broadway, Suite 240
                       Salt Lake City, Utah  84101

                       Telephone # (801) 532-1330
                       Telefax # (801) 537-7345

                       ATTENTION:   Charles Judd    

           CUSTOMER:   Kentucky Electric Steel, Inc.
                       P. O. Box 3500
                       Ashland, Kentucky, 41105-3500
                       ATTENTION:  Mr. Travis Bailey        

                       Telephone # (606) 929-1330
                       Telefax # (606) 929-1324

                       with copy to:

                       Mr. William H. Jones, Jr.
                       P.O. Box 1111             
                       Ashland, Kentucky  41105-1111

                       Telephone # (606) 329-2929
                       Telefax # (606) 329-0490

or to such other address as shall be designated by such party in written
notice to the other party.  

     9.    This Guaranty represents the complete agreement between the
parties and incorporates any prior negotiations or agreements between
Customer and Zhagrus and between Customer and Envirocare in regard to this
Guaranty.

     10.   This Guaranty may not be assigned except with the written consent
of Customer and Envirocare.  This Guaranty shall be binding upon
Envirocare s legal representatives and assigns, and shall inure to
Customer s benefit and to the benefit of Customer s successors and agreed
assigns.

     11.   This Guaranty shall not expire or otherwise terminate until
January 1, 2010.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Envirocare has executed this Guaranty this   29  
day of   July  , 1997.


ENVIROCARE OF UTAH, INC.


By:   S\Charles A. Judd           

Title:     President              

Date signed     7/29/97      
              (ENVIROCARE)
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                                  Schedule "A"
                 CUSTOMER:  KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL, INC.


                           _________________________
                                        

                       DESCRIPTION OF THE WASTE MATERIAL


The Waste Material to be delivered for treatment and disposal is the Waste
Material resulting from the smelting of  a radioactive source by Customer
in April of 1997 and is described in the Radiological Evaluation Form(s)
(EC-0650), the Waste Profile Record Form(s) (EC-0175), and the Physical
Properties Evaluation Form(s) (EC-0500) captioned Treatment and Disposal
and attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.

Estimated Physical Characteristics and Volumes:

****** cubic feet of Emission Control Dust  -  K061
 ***** cubic feet of Baghouse Filter Bags
   *** cubic feet of Miscellaneous including Bag Filter Caps, Bag Filter
Hardware (bolts, pins, springs), Tyveks, Gloves, Duct Tape, Masslin Towels,
Plastic Sheeting, Wood, Plastic Pipe, Respirator Filters, Paper Dust Masks

Container Description      Capacity      Percent Full      Estimated Volume
Railcar #251586            4750 ft3      **                **** ft3
Railcar #242134            4750 ft3      **                **** ft3
Railcar #259564            4750 ft3      **                ****ft3
Railcar #253912            4750 ft3      **                **** ft3
Rolloff #4465              675 ft3       **                *** ft3
Rolloff #4340              675 ft3       **                *** ft3
Rolloff #1804              675 ft3       **                *** ft3
Trailer #88-590            2576 ft3      **                **** ft3
Trailer #9349              2576 ft3      **                **** ft3
Trailer #CHV 3105-49       2576 ft3      **                **** ft3
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                                  Schedule "A"
                                 WASTE PROFILE
                                      AND
                               RANGE DESCRIPTION

      1.  Waste Stream Name:                     Dust, Debris, and DAW
      2.  Volume of Waste Material:              ************* ft3
      3.  Type of Waste:                         Mixed Waste
      4.  Description:
             a.  Color:                          Metallic Oxides/Various
             b.  Odor:                           Earthy/Musty
             c.  State:                          Solid, Powder/dust
      5.  Physical Data:
             a.  Gradation of Material:          12"     50-68%
                                                 4"      30-50%       
                                                 1"      20-50%       
                                                 1/4"    20%          
                                                 1/40"   20%          
                                                 1/200"  20%
      6.  Density Range:                         30-90 lbs./ft3
      7.  General Characteristics:                66% soil like
                                                  34% DAW and debris
      8.  Moisture Content:                      Optimum:    N/A
                                                 Average:    0-5%     
                                                 Range:      0-10%
      9.  Radiological Isotope:                  Cs-137
             a.  Range:                          ND-2000 pCi/gr
             b.  Average                            1999 pCi/gr
     10.  Analytical Ranges for Toxicity:
             a.  Arsenic:                        ND-50     mg/l     
            b.  Barium:                          ND-500    mg/l   
            c.  Cadmium:                         ND-100    mg/l     
            d.  Chromium                         ND-50     mg/l  
            e.  Copper:                          ND-500    mg/l     
            f.  Lead                             ND-1000   mg/l   
            g.  Mercury                          ND-50     mg/l     
            h.  Selenium                         ND-300    mg/l
            i.  Silver                           ND-500    mg/l     
            j.  Zinc                             ND-10000  mg/l
     11.  Analytical Ranges for Parameters:
             a.  pH:                             3-12
             b.  Paint Filter Liquids Test:      Pass
             c.  Cyanide/Sulfide:                None Detected
             d.  Ignitability:                   >200 F
     12.  Chemical Composition:
             a.  EAF Dust:                       50-100   %mg/kg
             b.  EAF Filter                      30-50    %mg/kg
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                                  Schedule "B"

                    CUSTOMER:  KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL, INC.

              SCOPE OF THE WORK FOR THE PACKAGING, TRANSPORTATION,
               TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF MIXED RADIOACTIVE WASTE
        FROM THE KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY'S ASHLAND, KY FACILITY

                                 --------------

     Zhagrus will provide all necessary labor, equipment, services,
materials, and other support which is required to characterize, profile,
package, load, document, manifest, and transport the Waste Material from
the Site and to treat, store and dispose of Customer s Waste Material at
the Envirocare of Utah disposal facility in Clive, Utah.  

TASK 1 - Preparation for Operations

     A.    Repackaging operations will be conducted in a controlled area to
           prevent release of Waste Material to the environment.

     B.    All on-site activities will be conducted under a radioactive
           material license  issued to Zhagrus or its subcontractors. 
           Zhagrus will coordinate with the State of Kentucky to ensure
           regulatory approval of this activity.

     C.    Zhagrus will develop and submit to Customer for its review all
           required plans and procedures necessary to ensure that all
           operations are conducted in accordance with applicable
           regulations (any review by Customer shall not relieve Zhagrus of
           its obligations to fulfill all its obligations under this
           Agreement).  At a minimum, these plans will include:

                     Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan
                     Project Management Plan
                     Detailed Operating Procedures
                     Waste Characterization and Sampling Plan

     D.    Completion Date:    August 1, 1997. 

TASK 2 - Waste Material Characterization

     A.    Based on  its sampling plan, Zhagrus will collect the necessary
           waste samples  of  the Waste Material.  Composites of these
           samples will be analyzed by a Utah certified laboratory to
           support Envirocare's Waste Characterization requirements.  In
           addition, 5 each 2-pound composite samples will be collected and
           sent to Envirocare of Utah for analysis.  Zhagrus will complete
           and submit a Pre-Shipment Sample Profile Form (EC-2000) to
           Customer, as waste generator, for approval.

     B.    Zhagrus will also collect and send a mixed waste treatment sample
           consisting of at least 20 liters (5 gallons) to Envirocare to
           conduct a waste treatment study.  Zhagrus will complete and
           submit a Pre-Shipment Sample Profile Form (EC-2000) and
           Treatability Study Sample Certification (EC-1700) to Customer, as
           waste generator, for approval.

     C.    Zhagrus will complete and submit to Customer for review and
           signature a waste profile package.  This package will consist of
           Radioactive Waste Profile Record (EC-0230), copies of all
           laboratory analysis, and a copy of laboratory's Utah
           certification.

     D.    Any approval by Customer as waste generator shall not relieve
           Zhagrus of its obligation and Zhagrus agrees that Customer may
           rely on Zhagrus  characterization of the Waste Material.  This
           reliance shall not be by way of substitution of Customer s
           knowledge of the Waste Material obtained independent of the
           Zhagrus characterization of the Waste Material.

     E.    Completion Date:     August 4, 1997. 

TASK 3 - Package Waste Material for Shipment

     A.    Waste Material which has been previously packaged in metal
           trailers will be moved to Sea-land containers prior to transport
           to the Facility.

     B.    Bulk Waste Material currently in rolloff containers will be moved
           onto rail flatbeds. 

     C.    All Waste Material will be transported by rail to the Facility
           and all packaging operations will be conducted in such a way as
           to protect the health and safety of both the workers and general
           public and to prevent the release of hazardous materials into the
           environment.  

     D.    Completion Date:  August 7, 1997. 

TASK 4 - Transportation of Waste Material

     A.    Zhagrus will arrange for transportation of this mixed Waste
           Material from the Site to the Facility.  Details on the transport
           of this material will be provided in the Project Management Plan.

     B.    All transport vehicle loading will comply with Department of
           Transportation regulations to include meeting the blocking and
           bracing requirements outlined in either the Federal Motor Carrier
           Safety Regulations or the Federal Railroad Regulations.

     C.    Zhagrus will be responsible for preparing and submitting
           completed transportation documentation to Customer for its review
           and signature.  These transportation documents will include all
           documents required by federal or state regulations and all
           documents required by Envirocare to dispose of this Waste
           Material at the Facility.  (Any review and execution of the
           documentation shall not relieve Zhagrus of its obligations to
           fulfill all its obligations under this Agreement).

     D.    Completion Date:     August 12, 1997.


TASK 5 - Evaluation, Cleanup, and Release of Storage and Work Areas

     A.    After packaging and loading operations, Zhagrus will survey,
           evaluate, clean up, secure free release for, and certify that the
           areas and containers, including trailer vans, used for the
           storage, packaging, and loading of this Waste Material are free
           of detectable contamination as required by the Regulations.  At
           no additional cost to Customer, waste generated as a result of
           these cleanup activities will be packaged and transported by
           Zhagrus to Envirocare's disposal facility.

     B.    Completion Date:     September 1, 1997.

TASK 6 - Treatment and Disposal of Waste

     A.    Zhagrus will provide for the treatment of this Waste Material by
           Envirocare to meet applicable land disposal restrictions and all
           Regulations.

     B.    After treatment, the treated Waste Material will be stored until
           disposal by Envirocare at the Facility.

     C.    All rail cars, rolloffs, and Containers will be decontaminated
           and certified for free release as being free of detectable
           contamination as required by the Regulations.

     D.    Completion Date:     September 1, 1998.

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                                 Schedule  "C"
                    CUSTOMER:  KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL, INC.
                                 PRICE SCHEDULE
                                   __________

The following charges will apply for The Work described in Schedule "B"
which meets each of the requirements of this Agreement:

     A ***** price of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars
     ($*********) which shall be paid pursuant to the provisions of
     paragraph 19 of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule
     of Work in Schedule B and as follows:

           Upon Completion of:  

           Task 1:   $**********
           Task 2:   $**********
           Task 3:   $**********
           Task 4:   $**********
           Task 5:   $**********
           Task 6:   $**********
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                                 Schedule  "D"
                    CUSTOMER:  KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEEL, INC.

                             ______________________


                   WASTE TREATMENT EVALUATION REVIEW SERVICES


The following is a description of the waste treatment evaluation services
to be performed by Zhagrus.

     Zhagrus shall evaluate, or cause Envirocare to evaluate, the Waste
     Material identified in Schedule "A" to determine whether it meets
     the criteria for acceptance and waste management at The Facility,
     as set forth in Envirocare's License and the Regulations, and the
     components and acceptable parameters set forth in Schedule A.  The
     evaluation will include a review of the Radioactive Waste Profile
     Record Forms EC-0230 and Pre-Shipment Sample Profile Record Form
     EC-2000.  Zhagrus will deliver or cause Envirocare to deliver to
     Customer a written report on or before January 1, 1998, of the
     results of the evaluation and which report shall state whether the
     evaluated samples of the Waste Material reveal any Nonconforming
     Material (as defined in paragraph 5).