Cleaning up toxic messes is not an easy process. New technologies and processes are constantly being tested and tried, an intriguing prospect for students Elena Bary, Meg Duke and Brook Warren to research and document through film in 2014.

Ever wonder what happens to all that toxic waste once it’s been removed from cleanup sites? Daniel Cheney, Samantha Guthrie and Sara Vliet in the SMOCS class of 2015 teamed up to uncover the answer. They interviewed the scientists and managers charged with landfilling hazardous waste, they visited the specialized sites, and even asked the public their opinion on this last step in the cleanup process. In the process, they learned that most cleanup projects do just move toxic waste somewhere else, but that landfills might just be the safest and best option. Check out their Journey of Hazardous Waste, a site full of videos, graphics, and information.