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Fernald scrap metal recycling and beneficial reuse

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10108049

The Fernald site, formerly the Feed Materials Production Facility, produced uranium metal products to meet defense production requirements for the Department of Energy from 1953 to 1989. In this report is is described how the Fernald scrap metal project has demonstrated that contractor capabilities can be used successfully to recycle large quantities of Department of Energy scrap metal. The project has proven that the {open_quotes}beneficial reuse{close_quotes} concept makes excellent economic sense when a market for recycled products can be identified. Topics covered in this report include the scrap metal pile history, the procurement strategy, scrap metal processing, and a discussion of lessons learned.

Research Organization:
Fernald Environmental Restoration Management Corp., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-92OR21972
OSTI ID:
10108049
Report Number(s):
FEMP--2297; CONF-931160--33; ON: DE94004018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English