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A permanent solution for the UK's higher-activity radioactive waste
Putting geological disposal into context
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
Essential information for Welsh communities on how to get involved
Developing new waste management capability and opportunities to work group-wide as part of a broader integration programme to underpin the NDA’s and nation’s strategy of a more joined-up approach to waste management.
More information on our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
We have more than 10 years’ experience of successfully working with our customers to develop solutions across the radioactive waste lifecycle and provide access to the full range of treatment, logistics, and disposal techniq…
The Waste Operations division of Nuclear Waste Services manages the Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria and ensures that lower activity waste is managed effectively across the UK.
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
All specifications for the packaging of all Higher Activity Waste (HAW)
All guidance documents for the packaging of Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
Essential information on how to get involved
This page contains Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications and Guidance for waste packages destined for geological disposal.
Regional information from our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
Waste Package guidance for standardised waste packages containing Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Northern England
Getting to know the geology in your area
We work with organisations across the UK that produce radioactive waste.
National Geological Screening for a GDF - A summary of the geological attributes of the region
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