Most of the site's TRU waste consists of gloves, clothing, rags, debris, and metal.
Potential treatment includes such processes as cementation and neutralization.
The available storage space is rapidly reaching capacity. As additional waste is generated through site cleanup, and facility decommissioning activities a proportionate amount of storage area must be made available. The additional storage space would be temporary until the volume of offsite shipments to WIPP exceeds the rate of waste generation. The site continually evaluates waste management practices to ensure the protection of workers, the public, and the environment.