Hanford Waste Treatment Plant (Vitrification Plant)
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Kennewick, Washington, United States
Source: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant, also known as the vitrification or vit plant, is designed to treat and turn radioactive and toxic waste stored in underground tanks at the Hanford site into glass. The project is part of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) program and aims to begin operations by October 15, 2025, to process tens of millions of gallons of toxic waste.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Government
- Location
- Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
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Description | The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant, also known as the vitrification or vit plant, is designed to treat and turn radioactive and toxic waste stored in underground tanks at the Hanford site into glass. The project is part of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) program and aims to begin operations by October 15, 2025, to process tens of millions of gallons of toxic waste. |
Original sector | Environmental Management |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
City | Kennewick |
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Source | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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