Since June, about half of all the oil-field waste generated by the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota has been sent to what some industry officials call a state-of-the-art facility in Montana that is reportedly capable of disposing naturally occurring radioactive material. Known as the Oaks Disposal Services landfill in Lindsay, Mont., the
Radioactive Waste From Bakken Oil Fields Sent to Montana Landfill
The state’s role as host to radioactive waste has some residents concerned that it could lead to future health issues.