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A permanent solution for the UK's higher-activity radioactive waste
All specifications for the packaging of all Higher Activity Waste (HAW)
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…
This page contains Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications and Guidance for waste packages destined for geological disposal.
Putting geological disposal into context
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.
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
All guidance documents for the packaging of Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
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.
The requirements for packaging 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.
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is gathering information to understand if the current Search Areas could be suitable to host a GDF.
Essential information for Welsh communities on how to get involved
Working in partnership to shape future plans and benefits
The requirements for packaging HHGW
More information on our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
Storage guidance for standardised waste packages containing Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW)
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
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