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The Abandoned Waste Dump inFallout 76, similar to Emmett Mountain Disposal Site, is a hidden location that is covered in nuclear waste and loot that players can pick up. There is alsoan extensive cave, serving as former U.S. Senator Sam Blackwell’s bunker, used to protect him and his daughter during the Great War.
Though this area can be beneficial for players as it can supply you with useful resources and items, it can also be a bit difficult to locate and approach without being overtaken by the radiation. If you’re wondering where you may find this secret bunker, here’s where to go.
Where to Find Abandoned Waste Dump in Fallout 76
If you’re searching for the Abandoned Waste Dump on the map, but can’t seem to find it, this is because it is completelyunmarked. There aren’t any symbols on the map to indicate its location; instead, you’ll only unlock its marker on the map once you’ve approached the area.
To find it on the map, you’ll want to check out theeasternsection, right in themiddle. The Abandoned Waste Dump will be found in a forest area, south ofHaven Churchand northeast ofHarpers FerryandThe Burrows, where you can findthe Brotherhood of Steel.
As you make your way through the swampy area, you’ll notice a fence with some broken-down trucks and a lot of toxic waste barrels. This will be theouter areaof the Abandoned Waste Dump. At the back, there will be acaveentrance, allowing you access to the cavern surrounding Sam Blackwell’s Bunker.
Towards the back of the cave, there will be asmall hole in the wall near a Deathclaw Nest. Inside, you’ll find a corpse with theOperation Summary - Blackwell holotape. Play this, and then you’ll unlock the Bunker Buster quest. Marked on the map, you’ll find the entrance to the bunker at the back, with a white elevator door. Inside the elevator, play the holotape to the access panel to open it up.
How to Complete Bunker Buster in Fallout 76
After you’ve entered the bunker, head down the stairs to get started on the Bunker Buster quest. You’ll then want to follow these steps:
After completing the quest, you’ll get 50 XP,60 Caps, the Congressional access card, and a Deathclaw Gauntlet. Outside just completing this quest, you can also explore the bunker a bit more and pick up a lot of items, like aHunting Rifle, and somecrafting scraps.
