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CURRENT STORIES

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Idaho Cleanup Project Teams Ship Glovebox Waste for Safe Disposal

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has completed two shipments of a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) glovebox to disposal facilities, underscoring the ICP’s critical role in addressing complex waste streams across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

Crews with ICP contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC) sent the mixed low-level and transuranic waste to offsite disposal facilities, including DOE’s Office of Environmental Management Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico.

The crews disassembled the glovebox at the ICP’s Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project. They packaged components into 100-gallon drums to meet WIPP’s waste acceptance criteria, ensuring safe transport and disposal of the transuranic waste.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Idaho’s Historic Return to Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Shipments

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has successfully resumed shipments of remote-handled transuranic waste to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico, for permanent disposal for the first time since 2014.

The first of the shipments departed this spring, marking an important milestone in the safe disposal of legacy waste and the continued fulfillment of commitments under the Idaho Settlement Agreement.

“The shipment represents a significant step forward in advancing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Environmental Management mission, emphasizing the remediation of contaminated sites and the safe, permanent disposal of transuranic waste,” said Nick Balsmeier, acting ICP manager. “These efforts align with DOE’s vision of sustainability while safeguarding the environment for future generations.”

NEWS ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

News Article | Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Idaho Cleanup Project Teams Ship Glovebox Waste for Safe Disposal

News Article | Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Idaho’s Historic Return to Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Shipments

News Article | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

New Idaho Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility to Ensure Safety, Advance Cleanup

The U.S. Department of Energy recently approved the conceptual design for the Idaho Cleanup Project’s (ICP) used nuclear fuel staging facility project.

News Article | Tuesday, April 28, 2026

EM’s Used Fuel Storage Efforts Support Advanced Reactor Research in Idaho

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews have received all 10 used nuclear fuel shipments for the current fiscal year from the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

News Article | Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Idaho to Receive Used Fuel, Supporting Nuclear Energy and Medical Research

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently fabricated and tested four stainless steel storage canisters to prepare for a used nuclear fuel (UNF) shipment from a reactor at Penn State University this year, ensuring the safe long term management of the material at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site and enabling critical U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research opportunities.

News Article | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

EM Leaders See Idaho Cleanup’s Contributions to Nuclear Renaissance

Joel Bradburne and other members of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management leadership team visited the Idaho Cleanup Project.

News Article | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Idaho Facility Advances Liquid Waste Treatment Mission, Protects Aquifer

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) has successfully converted a third of the radioactive liquid waste stored at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site into a safer solid form, advancing its mission to safely meet cleanup commitments with the state of Idaho while helping protect the underlying Snake River Plain Aquifer.

News Article | Tuesday, March 31, 2026

'We Must Look Out for One Another': Idaho Team Responds to Co-worker's Emergency

Several team members tapped into training they received at the Idaho National Laboratory Site to help a co-worker in distress.

News Article | Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Idaho, Los Alamos Collaborate to Advance Safe, Efficient Waste Disposal

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently processed and packaged a glovebox from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), an accomplishment that could lead them to treat and certify similar waste from LANL before disposing of it at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico.

News Article | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Disposal Facility Expansion to Support Heavy Waste Components at Idaho

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is expanding a disposal facility by constructing a third cell to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) mission here for the next 30 years, ensuring efficient remediation and disposal of defueled reactor components and other waste generated at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site.

News Article | Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Idaho’s Ecobots Challenge Inspires Future STEM Workforce

A first annual robotics competition hosted by the Idaho Cleanup Project contractor challenged eighth grade students to complete tasks inspired by real world cleanup efforts, showcasing how STEM education helps prepare the future workforce for meaningful contributions to environmental remediation and innovation.

News Article | Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Advanced Technology Powers New Drone Mission in Idaho’s Calcine Retrieval Efforts

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is preparing for new drone missions to collect detailed 3D images and radiation measurements in two high-level radioactive waste storage areas to help engineers verify conditions and guide placement of equipment to safely retrieve calcine, a byproduct of used nuclear fuel recycling, for disposition outside Idaho.

News Article | Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Idaho Advances Historic Prototype Demolition in Partnership with Naval Reactors

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is progressing with deactivation and demolition (D&D) of two historic Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program prototypes, continuing an effective partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) and the Office of Naval Reactors (NR) to reduce the environmental footprint at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site.

News Article | Tuesday, February 10, 2026

From Cold War to Cleanup: Idaho Storage Facility Prepares for Future Mission

The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) recently completed another important modification to a Cold War-era storage facility to get used nuclear fuel (UNF) “road ready” for future shipment and permanent disposal out of state.

News Article | Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Idaho Completes Ultrasonic Testing, Ensuring Integrity of Legacy Waste Shipments

Idaho Cleanup Project workers capitalized on innovative robotic technology to complete surveys of approximately 4,400 legacy transuranic waste drums, ensuring they meet safety requirements for shipment to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico for permanent disposal.

News Article | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Collaboration, Technology Aid Idaho’s $1.4 Million Cost Savings

Idaho Cleanup Project contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition found a more efficient way to manage the cleanup mission at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, resulting in a cost savings of $1.4 million.

News Article | Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Idaho Project Advances Cleanup with Expanded Treated Waste Storage

Idaho Cleanup Project construction crews have completed a new 20,000-square-foot building, more than doubling the current storage capacity for waste treated at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU).

News Article | Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Idaho Environmental Cleanup from the Eyes of an Expert

Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) efforts have improved the water quality of the Snake River Plain Aquifer for over 35 years.

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CURRENT STORIES

Idaho Cleanup Project Teams Ship Glovebox Waste for Safe Disposal

Idaho’s Historic Return to Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Shipments

NEWS ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

Idaho Cleanup Project Teams Ship Glovebox Waste for Safe Disposal

Idaho’s Historic Return to Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Shipments

New Idaho Used Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility to Ensure Safety, Advance Cleanup

EM’s Used Fuel Storage Efforts Support Advanced Reactor Research in Idaho

Idaho to Receive Used Fuel, Supporting Nuclear Energy and Medical Research

EM Leaders See Idaho Cleanup’s Contributions to Nuclear Renaissance

Idaho Facility Advances Liquid Waste Treatment Mission, Protects Aquifer

'We Must Look Out for One Another': Idaho Team Responds to Co-worker's Emergency

Idaho, Los Alamos Collaborate to Advance Safe, Efficient Waste Disposal

Disposal Facility Expansion to Support Heavy Waste Components at Idaho

Idaho’s Ecobots Challenge Inspires Future STEM Workforce

Advanced Technology Powers New Drone Mission in Idaho’s Calcine Retrieval Efforts

Idaho Advances Historic Prototype Demolition in Partnership with Naval Reactors

From Cold War to Cleanup: Idaho Storage Facility Prepares for Future Mission

Idaho Completes Ultrasonic Testing, Ensuring Integrity of Legacy Waste Shipments

Collaboration, Technology Aid Idaho’s $1.4 Million Cost Savings

Idaho Project Advances Cleanup with Expanded Treated Waste Storage

Idaho Environmental Cleanup from the Eyes of an Expert

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