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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.1


                     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITORS


To American Ecology Corporation:

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
and to all references to our firm included in or made a part of this
registration statement.



/s/ BALUKOFF, LINDSTROM & CO. P.A.


Balukoff, Lindstrom & Co., P.A.
Boise, Idaho
July 31, 2001


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