ABSTRACT
CONTENTS Summary and Overview.......................................................................... 187 Structure of the Debris Removal and Recycling Program........................ 189 Hazardous Waste Handling..................................................................... 195 Overall Program Challenges .................................................................... 196
Challenge 1: Lack of a Plan for Managing Disaster Debris ............ 196 Possible Solutions........................................................................... 197 Challenge 2: Debris Impact on Local Landfills and Meeting
State-Required Recycling Laws .................................................. 197 Possible Solutions........................................................................... 197 Challenge 3: FEMA Reimbursement.............................................. 198 Possible Solutions........................................................................... 199
Bin Program............................................................................................ 199 County Managed Bin Program ...................................................... 199 PBS&J Managed Bin Program....................................................... 207
Outcome................................................................................................. 207 Bin Program Challenges .......................................................................... 207
Challenge 1: FEMA Reimbursement and Monitoring.................... 207 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 208 Challenge 2: Hauler Bids ............................................................... 208 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 208 Challenge 3: Bin Misuse ................................................................ 208 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 208 Challenge 4: Bin Demand.............................................................. 209 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 209
Property Clearing Program...................................................................... 209 Outcome................................................................................................. 210 Property Clearing Challenges .................................................................. 210
Challenge 1: Getting Insurance Information .................................. 210 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 211 Challenge 2: Recycling ................................................................... 211 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 211
Recycling and Disposal Facility Use ........................................................ 211 Facility Challenges................................................................................... 212
Challenge 1: Varying Rates for Haulers and Facilities .................... 212 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 214 Challenge 2: Determining Debris Sources...................................... 214 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 214 Challenge 3: Lack of Mixed Processing Facilities ........................... 214 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 214
Temporary Mixed Recycling Facilities..................................................... 215 Temporary Facility Challenges ................................................................ 217
Challenge 1: Getting Emergency Permits for Facilities................... 217 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 217 Challenge 2: Processing of Materials .............................................. 217 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 217
Program Recycling Rates ......................................................................... 217 Program Recycling Rates Challenges ....................................................... 221
Challenge 1: Program Recycling..................................................... 221 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 221
Bin Sites.................................................................................................. 221 Program Costs......................................................................................... 222 Program Costs Challenges ....................................................................... 224
Challenge 1: Costs are Difficult to Compare.................................. 224 Possible Solution ............................................................................ 224
Independent Recycling Efforts ................................................................ 224 Landfill Usage and Savings...................................................................... 224 Landfill Savings ....................................................................................... 224 Conclusion.............................................................................................. 226
Summary and Overview During October 2003, there were two massive wildfires in San Diego County, California that burned 400,000 acres and destroyed nearly 3,000 residences, 3,000 accessory buildings, and 4,000 vehicles (see Figure 11.1).
