Addressing Los Alamos legacy contamination and waste
Learn how we safely and effectively carry out the Los Alamos National Laboratory legacy cleanup mission.
Who we are
We are responsible for carrying out the 10-year $2.1 billion LANL legacy cleanup contract for the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management Field Office.
N3B is committed to a safe, effective, efficient and compliant cleanup process.
Our employees are proud to call Northern New Mexico home and to continue to advance this important mission.
What’s New?
Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contractor Attracting Best and Brightest Talent READ MORE >
Environmental Management Cleanup Forum 3/18/2026 READ MORE >
N3B Releases 2025 Community Commitment Annual Report READ MORE >
Updates on Hexavalent Chromium Campaign READ MORE >
Environmental Management Cleanup Forum 12/17/2025 READ MORE >
What we do
We are responsible for protecting water supplies, cleaning up contaminated soil and disposing of remaining inventories of legacy waste.
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Water
Waste
Work with us
We’re a diverse team of problem-solvers and innovators, united by our commitment to N3B’s vital mission of legacy waste cleanup and community enhancement.
Latest News
N3B Recognized by DOE for Occurrence Reporting
February 25, 2026 - DOE Office of Worker Protection and Nuclear Safety applauds EM-Los Alamos contractor for invaluable dedication to fostering culture of transparency,...
Los Alamos Tour Informs Senate Committee Staff About Legacy Cleanup
September 9, 2025 - Staff from the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and New Mexico staffers with Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office toured...
Los Alamos Completes 200th Transuranic Waste Shipment to WIPP
August 19, 2025 - The 200th transuranic shipment from Technical Area 54, Area G, at Los Alamos National Laboratory heads to the Waste Isolation...