Disaster Debris Recovery Tool
Disaster Debris Recovery Tool
EPA Region 5 has developed a and interactive mapping tool of 12 types of recyclers and landfills that manage disaster debris. This tool provides information and locations of over 6,000 facilities throughout Region 5 and surrounding states capable of managing different materials which may be found in disaster debris.
- Web map (tools & downloadable data)
- Download entire dataset
- Interactive data layers in ArcGIS Online (account required):
Region 5 state plans and guidance
Region 5 states have established debris management plans or guidance, many of which focus on flood-related disasters:The following links exit the site Exit
- Illinois Disaster Recovery Plan (PDF) (4 pp, 13 K, About PDF) September 2011
- Indiana Disaster Mitigation and Recovery
- Michigan Disaster Debris Management Plan (PDF)(209 pp, 3.4 MB, About PDF) April 2008
- and Michigan Local Disaster Debris Management Planning Handbook (PDF) (248pp, 2.9MB, About PDF) April 2008
- Minnesota Debris Plan Guidebook (PDF) (22 pp, 361 K, About PDF) December 2014
- Ohio Debris Management
- Wisconsin - Coping with Cleanup
Basic Information
Safe, proper and timely management of debris is an essential but often overlooked component of an emergency response or disaster incident. Debris management is also one of many competing priorities agencies must manage during such events. It is important that disaster debris be properly managed so as to protect human health, comply with regulations, conserve disposal capacity, reduce injuries, and minimize or prevent environmental impacts. It involves advance thought, planning and coordination among individuals at various levels of government and the private sector with experience and expertise in waste management.
Links for planners and incident responders
- California Integrated Waste Management Disaster Plan (PDF) (466pp, 1MB) January 1997
- Florida Hurricane Debris Cleanup Information
- Louisiana Comprehensive Plan for Disaster Clean up and Debris Management (PDF) (20pp, 1MB) July 2006
- ASTSWMO - Listing of State Natural Disaster Response Materials (PDF) (14pp, 74K) May 2006
Federal Agency Resources
The following federal agencies have developed guidance, training, manuals or programs:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Resources for Debris Removal and Demolition Operations (PDF) (260 pp, 15.2 MB K, About PDF) July 2007
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency - Disaster Assistance Programs
- U.S. EPA - Guidance about Planning for Natural Disaster Debris
Tools & References
- EPA: Incident Waste Decision Support Tool (I-WASTE DST)
- Dealing with Debris and Damaged Buildings
- FEMA - HAZUS damage & loss estimation tool
Training Resources
There are numerous training courses focused on debris management sponsored by FEMA and offered locally through state emergency management offices:
Safety
Resources for safety considerations during initial assessment, sampling, removal, staging, transportation, and recovery/disposal operations: