Waste Management
Exploration achievement · 15 Gamerscore · Bronze Trophy
Dive into the depths of San Andreas to clean up the ocean floor.
Overview
Waste Management is an exploration achievement in Grand Theft Auto V that requires players to collect all nuclear waste barrels scattered across the ocean floor. This task is facilitated by the use of a submarine, which players must acquire to begin the collection process.
The nuclear waste barrels are hidden in various underwater locations around San Andreas. Collecting all barrels not only grants the achievement but also provides monetary rewards for each barrel found.
How to Unlock
To unlock the Waste Management achievement, players must collect all nuclear waste barrels.
- Purchase the Sonar Collections Dock to gain access to the submarine.
- Use the Trackify app on your in-game smartphone to locate nuclear waste barrels.
- Collect all 30 nuclear waste barrels found underwater.
- Each barrel collected will provide a monetary reward.
- The achievement unlocks upon collecting the final barrel.
Best Vehicles
The choice of vehicle is crucial for collecting nuclear waste barrels.
- Submarine Required to collect nuclear waste barrels.
Tips & Strategy
Here are some tips to efficiently collect the nuclear waste barrels.
- Purchase the Sonar Collections Dock early. This allows access to the submarine required for collection.
- Use the Trackify app. It provides the exact location of each nuclear waste barrel, making the search easier.
- Plan your route. Start collecting barrels from one end of the map to the other to save time.
- Monitor your oxygen levels. Ensure the submarine is positioned correctly to avoid running out of air.
- Be cautious of underwater terrain. Some barrels are located near rocky areas that can damage the submarine.
Complete Guide
The following sections provide a guide to the locations of nuclear waste barrels.
Pacific Ocean
- Near the western coast, close to the Paleto Bay area.
- South of the Los Santos International Airport, near the ocean floor.
Alamo Sea
- In the northern section, close to the shore of Sandy Shores.
- Near the center of the sea, surrounded by rocky formations.
Trivia
- The Sonar Collections Dock can be purchased after completing the 'The Merryweather Heist' mission.
- Each nuclear waste barrel collected rewards the player with $23,000.
- The total monetary reward for collecting all barrels is $690,000.
- The submarine can be damaged by underwater obstacles, requiring careful navigation.
- The Trackify app is automatically installed on the player's phone after purchasing the dock.
