Managing nuclear waste as national infrastructure — providing safe, compliant and auditable pathways from characterization through storage, disposal and long-term stewardship.
Nuclear waste programs are defined by long time horizons, regulatory scrutiny and public trust. AECOM supports national agencies, site operators and laboratories in shaping waste strategies that are safe, compliant and auditable — from early pathway decisions through long-term stewardship.
Our services
Program level waste strategy, assurance and delivery support across the full waste lifecycle
- Waste characterization, inventory strategy and data /assurance frameworks
- Waste conditioning and packaging strategies, including pathway and facility requirements
- Storage and disposal pathway planning, including near-surface options where appropriate and long-term routes where required
- Environmental assessment and permitting support for waste facilities and programs
- Transport and logistics planning across the waste lifecycle
- Stakeholder and regulator engagement to build and maintain confidence
Outcomes for clients
- Clear, defensible waste pathways that stand up to scrutiny
- Credible waste strategies that support program approvals and long-term funding decisions
- Reduced long-term risk and liability through auditable governance
- Faster progress through approvals by anticipating regulatory information needs
- Stronger community confidence through transparent stewardship planning