Nuclear waste disposal facility questions answered by Radioactive Waste Management Artist’s impression of a GDF A geologist has answered questions from the public about a nuclear waste disposal facility being considered for Copeland. The Copeland GDF (geological disposal facility) Working Group was formed in November to explore the prospect of building a nuclear waste disposal site in the borough. It followed initial investigations that were carried out by Radioactive Waste Management, the Government body responsible for nuclear disposal. RWM said that their reports suggested that there was “the potential” for Copeland being suitable for a GDF, which would bring huge employment and economic opportunities to the area if built.