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SEATTLE — The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant has successfully solidified more than 100,000 gallons of Hanford tank waste into glass, marking a major commissioning milestone in the federal site’s long-running environmental cleanup mission, plant, and government officials announced Monday.
Back in October 2025, it was announced that the Hanford site would begin transforming waste into glass. The recent achievement reflects progress in efforts to protect people and the environment while supporting the Hanford site’s transition from legacy cleanup to future revitalization…