UCOR has a proud history of outstanding achievements that demonstrate environmental management and stewardship excellence as we execute our DOE ORR EM cleanup mission. As a way to highlight and celebrate our FY 2025 UCOR project environmental stewardship accomplishments, please submit your UCOR Environmental Management and Stewardship nominations by this Thursday. The nomination categories are Energy…
The Mental Wellbeing Center will host an online version of its seasonal depression workshop via Teams this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. This workshop is open to everyone and will cover the following topics: What is seasonal depression? Recognizing signs and symptoms The impact on daily activities and wellbeing Treatment options and helpful…
The Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) team was part of the inaugural Professional Development with Team Dynamics training. This new class was created in response to an inquiry about offering a version of the Amentum Supervisor Training Program (STP) specifically for teams. Previously, there was no content to offer, but this new training was developed…
Atira Ayers is an operations support specialist supporting Y-12 D&D and has been with UCOR for 4.5 years. She recently created the newly formed networking group called RISE and is also a lead board member for the Women’s and Young Professionals networks. To learn more about Atira, watch the video.
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, November 18, 2025 — After more than four decades in the environmental cleanup industry, United Cleanup Oak Ridge’s (UCOR) President and CEO Ken Rueter has announced he will retire at the end of March 2026. Following his retirement, Rueter will continue to serve UCOR and its mission in a part-time capacity as…
Crews have removed the fifth and final hot cell from ORNL Building 3038, Isotope Development Laboratory. This is the last piece of large equipment to be removed from the facility before deactivation. The hot cell will be transported to TRU Waste Operations for storage until TWPC is ready to process it. Building 3038 was constructed…
UCOR prohibits disposal of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping cartridges at UCOR’s sanitary trash, recycle containers, or outdoor ashtrays/cigarette butt receptacles. They are considered hazardous waste and disposing of these products onsite could subject UCOR to a regulatory violation. E-cigarettes and vaping cartridges are considered personal property and must be properly disposed or recycled by…
We’ve got a much warmer week ahead with some chances for showers. The high today will only reach 59, but starting tomorrow, temperatures will rise, with a high of 66 tomorrow and then highs in the low 70s for the rest of the week. The overnight low tonight will be a chilly 38 degrees, but…
The Project Integration Team was recognized with a TeamsCount Award last week. The team was recognized for their exceptional efforts in transforming the management of Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding (MOA/MOU) within UCOR. Historically dispersed, these crucial documents now benefit from a centralized, efficient system thanks to their dedication. Sydney Prepchuk, an intern, innovated by…
