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A permanent solution for the UK's higher-activity radioactive waste
Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.
Putting geological disposal into context
All specifications for the packaging of all Higher Activity Waste (HAW)
This page contains Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications and Guidance for waste packages destined for geological disposal.
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
All guidance documents for the packaging of Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is gathering information to understand if the current Search Areas could be suitable to host a GDF.
The Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria is the UK’s principal facility for the disposal of low level radioactive waste.
Working in partnership to shape future plans and benefits
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.
Essential information for Welsh communities on how to get involved
Waste Package guidance for standardised waste packages containing Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
Disposability Assessment guidance for standardised waste packages containing Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
We work with organisations across the UK that produce radioactive waste.
DSS Part A: High Level Requirements and DSS Part B: Technical Specification
The LLWR Socio-economic Fund provides support to local initiatives/groups within a 30-mile radius of the Repository Site.
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
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