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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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.

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Latest News

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July 2, 2024 - Members of the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board along with Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office and Newport News...

N3B celebrates opening of new occupational medicine clinic for employees

June 5, 2024 - LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) is pleased to announce the opening of a new...

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