Abstract:Soil samples from 0 to 12 m soil below two temporary storage repositories of solid wastes associated with radioactivity by a rare earth smelting enterprise were taken to analyze the content and vertical distribution of natural radionuclides (238U, 226Ra and 232Th) and heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Cr, As and Hg) and compared with regional environmental background value and related standards, as well as evaluated by Geo-accumulation index and Nemerow pollution index methods. The results show that the radionuclides contamination in 0-12 m soil below the two temporary repository of solid wastes associated with radioactivity can be evaluated as clean and pollution-free and heavy metals can be evaluated as clean or moderately clean (warning limit), which indicates that after 30 years of service, the temporary repository with granite and concrete mixture bottom has a good sealing effect on natural radionuclides and heavy metals in the solid waste associated with radioactivity.