[en] Nuclear Materials Management at EG and G Idaho, Inc., works energetically to maximize recovery of excessed nuclear fuel. This paper summarizes four fuel dispositions of nonroutine or odd lot fuels and supports the concept that recovery is the optimal disposal method. Specific packaging, recordkeeping, and timely disposal problems are described. The need for cooperative planning among nuclear materials and waste management personnel, contract personnel, and the program experimenters who use the fuel is stressed. 1 reference, 2 figures, 1 table