Eli5 why do we not use reactor waste to make power?

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Reactor waste remains hot as waste so why do we not pile it in a massive dump and cirulate water through it to raise steam or at least preheat water for heat generation?

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This is possible, and is done. Thorium reactors are currently seeing a resurgence, and may make it more of something we do if they reach mainstream.

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