tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation from Nuclear Waste Services2026-05-12T12:29:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/llw-repository-2026-environmental-safety-case-submission-guide-to-the-key-points2026-05-12T12:29:00+01:00LLW Repository 2026 Environmental Safety Case Submission - Guide to the Key PointsNuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) purpose is to safely manage the UK’s radioactive waste – today and for the future.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/nuclear-waste-services-waste-package-guidance-acronyms2025-11-13T17:33:14+00:00Nuclear Waste Services Waste Package Guidance AcronymsThis page provides a list of acronyms used in the Waste Package Guidance produced by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/high-heat-generating-waste-disposal-container-concepts2025-11-13T17:10:34+00:00High Heat Generating Waste Disposal Container ConceptsThis page describes the current container design concept for the disposal of High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/preparation-of-high-heat-generating-waste-for-disposal2025-11-13T17:09:58+00:00Preparation of High Heat Generating Waste for DisposalThis page provides information on the management of High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW) prior to disposal.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/introduction-to-high-heat-generating-waste2025-11-13T17:09:17+00:00Introduction to High Heat Generating WasteThis page provides introductory information on High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/application-of-waste-package-specifications-for-low-heat-generating-waste-transport-and-disposal2025-11-13T17:08:29+00:00Application of Waste Package Specifications for Low Heat Generating Waste: Transport and DisposalThis page describes how Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW) is transported from interim storage facilities to a GDF.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/application-of-waste-package-specifications-for-low-heat-generating-waste-containment2025-11-13T17:07:22+00:00Application of Waste Package Specifications for Low Heat Generating Waste: ContainmentThis 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.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/application-of-waste-package-specifications-for-low-heat-generating-waste-standardised-waste-container-designs2025-11-13T17:06:29+00:00Application of Waste Package Specifications for Low Heat Generating Waste: Standardised Waste Container DesignsThis page describes standard package designs for Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/application-of-waste-package-specifications-for-low-heat-generating-waste2025-11-13T17:05:50+00:00Application of Waste Package Specifications for Low Heat Generating WasteThis page provides introductory information on Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW) packages.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/managing-higher-activity-radioactive-waste-package-assurance2025-11-13T17:03:13+00:00Managing Higher Activity Radioactive Waste: Package AssuranceThis page describes the purpose of package assurance when managing higher activity radioactive waste.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/managing-higher-activity-radioactive-waste-disposability-assessment2025-11-13T17:01:03+00:00Managing Higher Activity Radioactive Waste: Disposability AssessmentThis 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.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/creating-standardised-waste-packages2025-11-13T13:09:34+00:00Creating Disposable Waste PackagesThis page introduces Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications (WPS) and Guidance for waste packages intended for geological disposal.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/managing-higher-activity-radioactive-waste-engagement2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00Managing Higher Activity Radioactive Waste: EngagementThis page explains how engagement between Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and waste packagers helps the development of safe waste packaging solutions in an efficient manner.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/managing-higher-activity-radioactive-waste2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00Managing Higher Activity Radioactive WasteThis page explains how Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is working to achieve safe management and disposal of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/supporting-information-on-waste-packages2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00Supporting Information on Waste PackagesThis page provides introductory information on waste packages for the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/waste-operations-llw-repository2025-10-08T16:27:59+01:00Waste Operations (LLW Repository)The Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria is the UK’s principal facility for the disposal of low level radioactive waste. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/waste-services2025-09-24T10:04:36+01:00Waste ServicesOur dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/llwrs-socio-economic-fund2025-04-03T16:52:31+01:00LLWR's Socio-economic FundThe LLWR Socio-economic Fund provides support to local initiatives/groups within a 30-mile radius of the Repository Site.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/finding-a-suitable-site-for-a-geological-disposal-facility2025-01-27T17:15:32+00:00Finding a suitable site for a Geological Disposal FacilityNuclear Waste Services (NWS) is gathering information to understand if the current Search Areas could be suitable to host a GDF.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/communities-and-gdf2024-12-19T15:02:10+00:00Communities and GDFWorking in partnership to shape future plans and benefits