Sep 25 Or piles are covered
Various measures have now been taken to prevent further leaching from the piles of unused uranium ore located on Risø.
Aug 21 On the way to a new storage facility
The first steps have been taken towards the construction of a new, upgraded storage facility on Risø for radioactive waste. The construction stems from the Folketing's decision of May 2018 to extend a temporary storage of the waste until at least 2073.
03 Jul Handling risøs NORM started
Danish Decommissioning does not accept waste containing naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). In the past, smaller quantities
02 Apr 350 drums in containers
For many years, a large stack of corroded drums has been the first sight to greet visitors on a tour of the low-level operational waste storage facility.
Jan 23 Contact forum for Roskilde
The Folketing's decision of May 2018 on a long-term solution for radioactive waste means that the waste will remain on Risø until at least 2073.
16 Nov High tide preparedness
Again this year, DD's emergency response team has been practicing putting a NoFloods barrier around the storage facility, which houses about 5,300 drums of low-level waste.
20 Jun Open and full house
The turnout was overwhelming when Danish Decommissioning hosted an open house and information session on Monday 18 June. More than 150 Roskilde citizens had accepted and filled Risø's largest auditorium to the last seat.
May 22 Open House 18 June – about the waste
The Folketing has adopted a long-term solution for Denmark's radioactive waste. What does this mean for Roskilde's citizens?
May 16 Proposal for a long-term solution adopted
On 15 May the Folketing unanimously adopted Resolution B 90 on a long-term solution for Denmark's radioactive waste.
Mar 15 Political agreement on long-term solution
The government and the Folketing parties agree that radioactive waste will continue to be stored on Risø until 2073 at the latest, when a deep-lying final depot will be able to be used.