The article focuses on the recycling of disaster waste management systems to manage the debris generated in the wake of natural disasters. The article explains various components of disaster waste that can be recycled and highlights the benefits of recycling in disaster waste management systems. However, the article also identifies the potential barriers to recycling post-disaster and provides case studies of recycling programs implemented after disasters.Â
Highlights
- Recycling can be a valuable part of disaster waste management systems, helping to reduce landfill space, decrease waste management costs, and create jobs.
- However, there are potential barriers to recycling post-disaster, such as limited time and specialized processing equipment, difficulty in physically separating materials, and higher costs compared to alternative disposal methods.
- Case studies, such as those of the Victorian Bushfires, L’Aquila earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina, have shown the benefits and challenges of recycling disaster waste, including the lack of regulatory requirements, difficulties in identifying suitable sites, and low-priced quarried materials.
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