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.
Latest Updates
from UCOR’s Social Media
Meet our new Mental and Behavioral Health Program Manager, Dr. Jennifer McKelvey. youtu.be/1u0wpstOki4
Last week, UCOR and Department of Energy - Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management had a booth at Midtown Elementary School's Career/STEM Night – geology exhibit, hands-on D&D and soil remediation lessons, & career pathway on the Oak Ridge Reservation. Career pathways include UCOR-sponsored programs at Roane State Community College and a possible apprenticeship at UCOR. #UCORCares
We are gearing up for summer interns. More than 40 college students are headed our way in less than two weeks. We can't wait! #WorkforceDevelopment
A Look Back: Five years ago this month, workers started demolishing the last of the highly contaminated buildings in the Poplar Creek area at the East Tennessee Technology Park, Building K-131. Read the story from that time here: ow.ly/aSnQ50RzMZL #EnvironmentalCleanup
What's New
Crews finish cleanup of Oak Ridge National Lab reactor demolition site
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) crews have completed cleanup associated with the demolition of a major reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Workers finished the teardown of the Low Intensity Test Reactor and disposition of rubble and debris from the facility last fall, achieving an EM priority that year. However, the reactor vessel remained on the building’s footprint until it could be shipped for final disposition offsite.
What's New
EM crews complete repairs on Oak Ridge’s tallest stack
The iconic 3039 stack has towered over the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since the lab’s earliest days, providing ventilation to operations at the site. However, recent inspections revealed portions of the landmark had deteriorated and required repairs. The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) performs periodic inspections of the structure to identify any defects or other issues.
What's New
Oak Ridge upgrades ensure reliable waste treatment operations
The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and contractor UCOR recently completed an extensive piping replacement project to extend the life of the Liquid and Gaseous Waste Operations (LGWO) system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Replacing the piping and completing other upgrades alleviates the recurring need for maintenance and repair of aging infrastructure built many decades ago and ensures the system’s reliability.
What's New
UCOR recognized as national Top Workplace
At a ceremony in New York yesterday, United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) was recognized with the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award. The award, from USA Today and Energage, was based solely on feedback provided by the UCOR workforce. UCOR is the lead cleanup contractor for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation.
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.
