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.
Land
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 Awarded Two-Year Contract Extension by DOE for Ongoing Legacy Cleanup
December 12, 2024 - LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B) has received a two-year extension from the U.S. Department...
N3B Celebrates Safe Performance in LANL Legacy Cleanup Mission
November 15, 2024 - Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) President and General Manager Brad Smith welcomes employees to the Safety Fair, highlighting...
Los Alamos Completes FY24 Legacy Cleanup Milestones, Meets Regulatory Commitments
October 24, 2024 - The last shipment of soil and debris from the completed cleanup at the Middle DP Road Site leaves for an...