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The safe, secure, and long-term solution for the most hazardous radioactive waste in the UK.
Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) purpose is to safely manage the UK’s radioactive waste – today and for the future.
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
All specifications for the packaging of all Higher Activity Waste (HAW)
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.
This page describes standard package designs for Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW).
This guidance outlines the eligibility criteria and addresses some of the questions you may have about Nuclear Waste Services' Property Value Protection (PVP) scheme.
This page introduces Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications (WPS) and Guidance for waste packages intended for geological disposal.
Getting to know the geology in your area
Putting geological disposal into context
Regional information from our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
The requirements for packaging LHGW
The Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria is the UK’s principal facility for the disposal of low level radioactive waste.
The requirements for packaging HHGW
This page provides introductory information on High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW).
This page gives an overview of Disposability Assessment, its aims and how it supports the safe management of Higher Activity Radioactive Waste (HAW) in the UK.
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Central England region
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