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Wastes Produced by Phosphate Division and Geismar Phosphogypsum (gypsum) is a byproduct of phosphoric acid production, and White Springs, Geismar and Aurora have aboveground gypsum stacks. In a unique reclamation process, Aurora blends gypsum with clay, returning the blend directly to the mined-out areas and negating the need to build new gypsum stacks. Wastes Produced by Potash Division The predominant waste product of potash production is common salt tailings that are contained in managed aboveground storage areas. The exception is the New Brunswick operation, which, by taking advantage of its geology, returns nearly all solid waste to mined areas underground. Wastes Produced by Nitrogen Division Nitrogen operations produce no significant volumes of solid wastes.
Non-Process WastesNon-process wastes from PotashCorp facilities include paper, oil, batteries, spent catalysts, paint, printer cartridges, light bulbs and many other materials. More than half, by volume, is recycled. Disposal procedures are based on US or Canadian regulations.
Hazardous WastesHazardous waste disposal in 2006 declined from prior levels and has fluctuated based on potash production rates. |
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