Ship Waste Off-Site
N3B retrieves, processes and ships off-site for disposal transuranic, low-level radiological and hazardous waste generated by LANL during the Manhattan Project and Cold War. Moving waste off-site reduces impact to human and environmental health from radiological and hazardous materials.
Transuranic Waste
Other Waste Streams
Store, remediate and ship other LANL waste off-site for processing.
Latest News
In Pictures: EM’s Avery Views Los Alamos Legacy Waste Disposition Progress
May 21, 2024 - U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery, left, visits Technical Area 54,...
N3B demonstrates new system to enhance analysis of waste drums
May 21, 2024 - LOS ALAMOS, N.M.— A system developed in the United Kingdom to more accurately analyze the contents of radioactive waste drums...
N3B awards two new subcontracts valued at $36.5 million
May 8, 2024 - LOS ALAMOS, N.M.—Newport News Nuclear BWTX Los Alamos (N3B) recently awarded two new small business subcontracts worth up to $36.5...