What We Do

Cleanup Today for a Nuclear Tomorrow™

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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1 week ago
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Demolition is underway on the last remaining hot cell structure at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory former Radioisotope Development Laboratory (Building 3026), a DOE priority for 2025. Removing the hot cell structure will complete demo on the project, eliminate significant risk, and enable modernization of the ORNL campus to support ongoing research and science missions. #EnvironmentalCleanup
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Demolition is underway on the last remaining hot cell structure at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory former Radioisotope Development Laboratory (Building 3026), a DOE priority for 2025. Removing the hot cell structure will complete demo on the project, eliminate significant risk, and enable modernization of the ORNL campus to support ongoing research and science missions. #EnvironmentalCleanup
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2 weeks ago
UCOR

More land at the East Tennessee Technology Park has been transferred for new economic development! Recently, a 32-acre parcel that formerly supported two uranium enrichment facilities was transferred: bringing the total to 1,832 acres. Our #EnvironmentalCleanup efforts are transforming the site from government-owned into a flourishing privately owned industrial park for nuclear energy development.
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More land at the East Tennessee Technology Park has been transferred for new economic development! Recently, a 32-acre parcel that formerly supported two uranium enrichment facilities was transferred: bringing the total to 1,832 acres. Our #EnvironmentalCleanup efforts are transforming the site from government-owned into a flourishing privately owned industrial park for nuclear energy development.
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1 month ago
UCOR

Preparation for demolition of the Beta-1 building, the next major demo project at the Y-12 National Security Complex, is underway. Originally built in 1944 as part of the Manhattan Project, the building is now next in line to be torn down to reduce risk and enable site modernization. www.energy.gov/em/articles/crews-preparing-next-major-demolition-project-y-12 ... See MoreSee Less

Preparation for demolition of the Beta-1 building, the next major demo project at the Y-12 National Security Complex, is underway. Originally built in 1944 as part of the Manhattan Project, the building is now next in line to be torn down to reduce risk and enable site modernization. https://www.energy.gov/em/articles/crews-preparing-next-major-demolition-project-y-12
2 months ago
UCOR

Crews at the former Fission Production Development Lab, also known as Building 3517, at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory finished characterizing all 21 hot cells at the Cold War-era facility. Completing projects like this is part of our #EnvironmentalCleanup effort and commitment to reducing the number of high-risk facilities across the Oak Ridge Reservation and enabling future innovation. ow.ly/J3FT50VVhQs ... See MoreSee Less

Crews at the former Fission Production Development Lab, also known as Building 3517, at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory finished characterizing all 21 hot cells at the Cold War-era facility. Completing projects like this is part of our #EnvironmentalCleanup effort and commitment to reducing the number of high-risk facilities across the Oak Ridge Reservation and enabling future innovation. https://ow.ly/J3FT50VVhQs
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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.

Photo: Workers removing mercury at COLEX

Learn about the Department of Energy’s Vulnerability Disclosure Program.

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