Colorado state health officials have determined a mysterious 55-gallon drum discovered in the Walnut Creek drainage area of Rocky Flats is not of concern. The drum initially sparked some concerns as ...

Officials discovered a large drum at Rocky Flats. The area was once home to a factory that manufactured parts for nuclear ...

What remains now is an abandoned relic brimming with hazardous waste ... solutions included lead shields and walls made of 55-gallon drums filled with ice and sawdust to protect against radiation.

Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers present a solution to the challenging problem of recycling poly-cotton textile waste. The process starts with fully removing all cotton from the fabric using ...

Experts acknowledge residents' concerns, but say hazardous waste is not necessarily harmful as long as safety measures are in place and the waste is not stored on site for years. At a town hall ...

Now, as crews clean charred remains from the Los Angeles wildfires, she worries about a new potential source of contamination: a site to process hazardous debris from the Eaton Fire.