Editing Low-level waste (section)

== LLW in the United Kingdom ==
In the UK, LLW is defined as waste with specific activities below 12 gigabecquerel/ tonne (GBq/t) beta/gamma and below 4 GBq/t alpha emitting nuclides. Waste with specific activities above these thresholds are categorised as either [[Intermediate-level waste]] (ILW) or high heat generating waste depending upon the heat output of the waste.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What are the main waste categories? {{!}} UK Radioactive Waste Inventory (UKRWI) |url=https://ukinventory.nda.gov.uk/about-radioactive-waste/what-is-radioactivity/what-are-the-main-waste-categories/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=ukinventory.nda.gov.uk}}</ref>

'''Very Low Level Waste (VLLW)''' is a sub-category of LLW. VLLW is LLW that is suitable disposal with regular household or industrial waste at specially permitted landfill facilities. The major components of VLLW from nuclear sites are building rubble, soil and steel items. These arise from the dismantling and demolition of nuclear reactors and facilities.