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After the Disaster:
Managing the Debris
Northeast Recycling Council, Inc.www.nerc.org
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Background
What is NERC? Non-profit
10 Northeast states Mission: environmental sustainability through solid
waste management
EPA Contract: Develop debris
management guide Small businesses and residents Tool for communities Practical 3 Rs & proper disposal
NERC is an equal opportunity employer & provider
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Words to the Wise Long after the disaster is gone, the
debris remains.You cant reduce the amount of
debris, but you can reduce theimpact.
Government & public preparednesscan help!
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Tornado in New Hampshire
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Flood Damage
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Ice Storm
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Snow Storm
Lardon Construction Corplccmulch.biz
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Hurricane Katrina
Lardon Construction Corplccmulch.biz
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New Orleans Landfill after Katrina
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Pre-Disaster Planning Allows for more cost-effective options.
Helps avoid mistakes. Speeds recovery.
Assists in obtaining reimbursementfrom FEMA.
Establish policies that supportdiversion efforts over disposal.
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Goals
Communityrecovery.
Divert materialsaway from
landfills orincineration.
Salvage
Recycling
Composting
Without diversion
A disaster cansubstantiallyimpact disposal
capacity. And, costs.
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Plan, cont. Public information.
Funding. Know the FEMA and State requirements.
Plan for documenting, tracking, monitoring.
Certified volume capacity of municipal &contractor vehicles.
Staff/volunteers to monitor, track, & certify allloads.
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Resources Staff roles.
Sources of additional staff, volunteers. Available debris removal equipment.
Mutual aid agreements.
Haulers and processors.
Existing & pre-qualified.
Standby contracts. CD contractors & processors.
Recycling, mulching, disposal facilities.
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Resources, continued Potential markets for materials.
Agriculture, secondary fuel options. HHW & small-quantity generator disposal
options.
Temporary storage (staging) &processing sites.
Reuse options/salvage. Public information.
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Diversion Works best if coupled with existing
recycling, C&D debris, and yard wasterecovery programs.
Focus on increasing capacity of existing
programs to deal with sudden influx ofmaterials.
Regional coordination & multijurisdictionalagreements.
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Immediately after a DisasterFocus on debris removal posing
an immediate threat.Roadway obstructions.
Unstable structures.
Hospitals, police and firestations, shelter areas,residential areas.
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Contractors at Work
Lardon Construction Corp
www.lccmulch.biz
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Staging Area
Lardon Construction Corp
www.lccmulch.biz
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Community RecoveryCurbside collection, drop-off
bins, or combination.Source separation
Imperative for marketability &diversion.
CD/furniture, yard waste,appliances, electronics, scrapmetal, HHW.
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Public InformationPublics cooperation is crucial.
Effective & timely informationabout the diversion effort.
How will disaster debris behandled?
When will regular refuse/recyclingservice resume?
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Communication TechniquesCreate Pre-disaster Information
press releases, brochures, guides.Newspaper, TV & radio
announcements.Fliers.
Internet, Twitter.Telephone: Prepare your staff!
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What the Public Needs to KnowSafe & effective clean-up.
What can be salvaged? How?How should materials be separated?
Which materialsWhere? When?Storage & transportation of HHW.
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Flier, cont. 1. Large Appliances and Electronics A. Refrigerators, freezers,
ovens, dishwashers, air conditioners, furnaces, washing machines,clothes dryers, etc.to Clay County Landfill (appliance
corral) for a fee. B. Televisions, computers and monitorstocollection sites at Moorhead Transfer Station or ClayCounty Landfill. Residential only.
2. Household Hazardous Waste 2729 Hwy 10 E, MoorheadHours: Mon & Wed 8-4pm and 1st Sat. of Month 8-12 Noon
Note: Please put any leaking containers of HHW in a tub or linedbox and dont mix wastes together. Keep labels with products orwrite the name on the container so wastes can be identified andsafely handled. Residents only may bring to HHW Facility:(No Fee) Automotive products, such as gas, oil, antifreeze,and parts cleaners Cleaners, such as bleach, ammonia, oven,
toilet and kitchen cleaners Mercury-containing items, such asthermometers, thermostats and fluorescent light bubs Paints andSolvents, such as oil, latex, stains, thinners, spray paint,acetone, xylene and toluene Lawn & Garden products, such asfertilizers, pesticides, bug and weed killers Questions: Please call
299-5077
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Flier, cont. 3. Demolition Waste Sheetrock, wallboard, wood, pipes,
wiring, shingles, cement, insulation, lumber, window glass,and any part of the building structureto DemolitionLandfill, north of Hwy 10, Glyndon, (218) 498-2430. (Feecharged.)
4. Municipal Waste Household garbage, food, lamps,furniture, bedding, clothing, dishes, books, magazines,
papers, cardboard, small appliances, housewares, carpetremoved from the building, and any asbestos-containingwasteto Clay County Landfill, address and phonenumber at top. (Fee charged.)
5. Woody Waste Trees, branches, logs, stumps and
shrubsto Mhd Compost Site, Hwy 75 N, just north of 15thAve. N. (218-979-9516)Th a n k y o u f o r y o u r co o p e r a t i o n . W e a p p r e c i a t e y o u rh e l p . In cooperation with the 651-296-6300 or 800-657-
3864 toll-free www.pca.state.mn.us
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Disaster Debris Management GuidePractical information.
Unique
Concise
Tool for communities.
Answers to common questions
from the public.
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Sample Guide Listing Brushtrees, branches, shrubs, and logs
Pre-disaster: Trim brush away from house. Plan
plantings to minimize potential damage to buildings.Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed to help make treesmore wind resistant by removing diseased or damagedlimbs.
Recovery: Stack brush, tree limbs, branches and othervegetative materials in pile. Keep separate from otherdebris.
Mulch: Use chipper to chip materials on site. Or, take totown mulch facility.
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Dont Wait! Make a plan.
Prepare for implementation. Document, document, document.
Monitor implementation.
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For More Information:
Athena Lee Bradley, Projects Manager
Northeast Recycling Council, Inc.
802.254.3636
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]