6,000 cubic yards of Manhattan Project radioactive waste transported from Niagara Falls, NY to Wayne County, MI Republic Services facility until Jan 2025, raising local concerns.

6,000 cubic yards of radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project site in Niagara Falls, NY will be transported to Wayne County, MI's Republic Services facility in Van Buren Township. The waste, mainly soil and concrete, will be transferred via semi-trucks until January 2025, sparking concern among local residents. Wayne County officials, however, emphasize their call for discussions to find ways to give the county a voice in disposal decisions.

August 19, 2024
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