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This page provides introductory information on waste packages for the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in the UK.
Putting geological disposal into context
Getting to know the geology in your area
This page describes the concept of immobilising and encapsulating hazardous materials within a wasteform and how adequate immobilisation can be proven as part of Disposability Assessment submissions.
Working in partnership to shape future plans and benefits
We work with organisations across the UK that produce radioactive waste.
This page provides information on the management of High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW) prior to disposal.
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
The National Waste Programme was established to implement the UK’s strategy for the management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLW) from the nuclear industry. It is an industry-wide collaboration led by LLW Repository …
This page describes the current container design concept for the disposal of High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW).
The requirements for packaging HHGW
This page explains how Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is working to achieve safe management and disposal of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) in the UK.
This page describes the purpose of package assurance when managing higher activity radioactive waste.
Regional information from our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
National Geological Screening for a GDF - The Welsh Borderland region
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Bristol and Gloucester region
National Geological Screening for a GDF - A summary of the geological attributes of the region
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