Safely Reducing Environmental Risks. We are cleaning up contaminated, unused facilities on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). In addition to removing excess facilities, we maintain facilities across ORR that are waiting for disposition. We also provide critical upgrades to extend the life of active, but aging, facilities. This continues the same work done by the former UCOR from 2011 to 2022.
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Our team at the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill is prepared to address any needs during and after significant rainfall. A previous storm brought 4 inches of rain after working hours. Crews came in to manage stormwater and leachate levels, repair a culvert and gravel road that were washed out, and remove a fallen tree that was blocking landfill access. 🌧️🌳
Even in challenging conditions, this team’s commitment to safe operations ensures the facility remains compliant and functional.
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UCOR’s ten North America's Building Trades Unions stewards are trained sources of information to help teammates from the union understand their rights, benefits, and responsibilities. The group meets with senior leaders to discuss challenges workers face and how issues can be addressed.
Our stewards enable this working relationship so we can achieve our shared goal of supporting our workforce while safely accomplishing our cleanup mission.
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UCOR is honored to be a sponsor of the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation's future Innovation Center. This new space will provide students with innovative learning opportunities to prepare them for future careers here in Oak Ridge.
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Our crews are helping drive innovation and improve safety at the Environmental Management Waste Management Facility as they monitor millions of gallons of landfill wastewater from smartphones following major site upgrades. ⚙️📱
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What's New
Oak Ridge Innovation: Remote Monitoring Upgrades Strengthen Waste Management
Workers are helping drive innovation and improved safety in the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear cleanup mission as they monitor millions of gallons of landfill wastewater from smartphones following major infrastructure upgrades. The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) completed repairs to water tanks and installed real-time remote monitoring systems at the Environmental Management Waste Management Facility (EMWMF).
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Innovation at Work: Oak Ridge Ingenuity Leads to Cost Savings in Fiscal Year 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s mission to clean up legacy facilities is moving faster and smarter at the Oak Ridge Reservation. Through innovation and efficiency, the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge worked to save millions of dollars in cost savings in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 to pave the way for the future.
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EM, NNSA Recover Equipment in Oak Ridge Cleanup for National Security Missions
A partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is advancing preparations for future demolition of a legacy facility while recovering valuable equipment for national security missions. CNS, Y-12’s management and operating contractor , and UCOR are working together to safely deactivate Beta-4, a 313,000-square-foot former uranium enrichment and weapons production facility at Y-12, for teardown.
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Momentum Builds as Crews Take on 2 Demolitions in 1 Year at Y-12 — a First
In a first, the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and cleanup contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) have conducted demolition on two facilities at the Y-12 National Security Complex in a single fiscal year. This project continues to transform and modernize Y-12, highlighting the impact of thoughtful planning and sequencing. UCOR recently began demolishing the 13,000-square-foot Old Steam Plant, also known as Building 9401-1.
Safety
We Strive to Set the Standard in Safety
Safety is always the top priority at UCOR. We are a DOE Voluntary Protection Program Star site, a designation given to only the safest sites in the DOE Complex. Our award-winning safety performance has earned us many accolades.
Employee involvement is a key aspect of our safety culture. We empower our workers to stop work if they see something questionable. We also have strong worker engagement program to ensure our team members feel safe in their work environment.
