Clive Disposal Facility
The Clive disposal facility is located in the West Desert of Utah approximately 75 miles west of Salt Lake City.
35
Years
With nearly 35 years of operational experience, the Clive disposal facility plays a vital role in the nuclear industry as a safe and compliant option for permanent disposal of radioactive waste.
Types of Waste Disposed at Clive
Nuclear Power Plants
Resin, DAW, Large Components, Lead for MACRO, Filters
Site Remediation
Soil, Sludge, Rubble, Liquids
Medical & Research
Test Equipment, Protective Clothing, Discarded Chemicals, Elemental Mercury
Federal & Other Waste
Mixed Waste, Micro encapsulation, Liquid Solidification, PCB Waste
Industrial Products
Source Material, Enriched Uranium, Contaminated Equipment, Byproduct Water
Building D&D
Concrete, Wood, Metals, Equipment
Mixed Waste
The Clive disposal facility is also permitted to accept Mixed Waste, which is a combination of both RCRA hazardous and radioactive waste. Treatment technologies include macro encapsulation of radioactive lead solids and hazardous debris, stabilization of heavy metals, neutralization and solidification of contaminated liquids, thermal treatment of waste containing organic solvents, amalgamation of elemental mercury, and treatment of other unique waste streams.
Safely Treat and Dispose
EnergySolutions mission is to safely treat and dispose of these radioactive wastes to ensure the protection of the environment and public. Material shipped to Clive arrives by truck and train with the majority of the waste arriving by train. The material is safely disposed of in engineered embankments, or cells, that are constructed approximately 12 feet below grade and are built up to 38 feet above grade.
We Take Great Pride in Safety
Our employees take great pride in safety and have accomplished more than 7-million-man hours without a lost time accident. Safety is our value and it’s our first priority when managing radioactive material. Once the material is safely disposed, a robust monitoring system ensures the integrity of the cell is maintained. Water and air monitoring stations are located throughout the site to ensure the environment is not compromised.
