The objective of this report is to present state of the art information on assessments of the complex options available in the management of alpha bearing wastes from the reprocessing of spent fuels and MOX fuel fabrication. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Alpha bearing wastes: Types and characteristics; 3. Matrix materials; 4. Immobilization processes; 5. Waste form properties; 6. Packaging the final waste form; 7. Integrated alpha bearing waste conditioning facilities; 8. Conclusions.