5.7 Debris and Waste Materials Management in Post-Storm Disaster Recovery

The frequency of storms has been increasing over time with NOAA predicting 12-17 named storms and five to nine hurricanes this year. The subsequent disposal of debris and other wastes has become a post-storm challenge. Private and public entities need to have plans in place for managing this waste, to include Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries, and other hazardous wastes and construction debris. This panel will share lessons learned from recent storm responses.