A backhoe digs up part of the old Byford Junkyard in Wrangell. After removing old cars, oil drums and other trash, the state is treating and moving contaminated soil to a rock quarry south of town. (Photo courtesy Department of Environmental Conservation)

A backhoe digs up part of the old Byford Junkyard in Wrangell. After removing old cars, oil drums and other trash, the state is treating and moving contaminated soil to a rock quarry south of town. (Photo courtesy Department of Environmental Conservation)