Actual problems of classification of radioactive waste generated during nuclear energy application

The article deals with the current system of solid radioactive waste classification. A number of contradictions and inaccuracies in the system creating certain difficulties for the operating organizations during the process of radioactive waste management are shown. The proposals for the correction of the radioactive waste classification system, including criteria for RW identification, categorization by the level of specific activity, classification by the period of potential danger are formulated.