This document discusses phytoremediation as a technology to reduce and control contaminated mine wastes. Phytoremediation uses green metal-accumulating plants to remove heavy metals from soil and water. It has several applications including phytoextraction, phytodegradation, and rhizofiltration. The document reviews case studies where phytoremediation has been used successfully, such as a project in Mississippi where plants reduced TNT in groundwater by 95%. It concludes that phytoremediation is a low-cost, eco-friendly method for treating heavy metals in the environment.