Between 2 and 6 tons of contaminated waste for a (small) reactor

 March 17, 2015

Miyazawa on nuclear waste disposal

Mar. 17, 2015 - Updated 06:24 UTC+1

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Japan's minister in charge of nuclear plants says he expects utilities to play the central role in the disposal of nuclear waste generated through decommissioning of nuclear power plants.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoichi Miyazawa also expressed hope that utilities will work to secure necessary disposal sites.

It is estimated that decommissioning a small-scale reactor will generate about 2,680 tons to 6,340 tons of contaminated equipment.

However, at present, there are no disposal sites that can store such waste.