Types of Debris
Debris comes in many shapes and sizes, and varies based on the source. The mix of debris will affect the type of equipment that is most efficient for debris removal and disposal. Using the wrong equipment to remove debris can extend the timeframe for debris clearance and dramatically increase the cost of debris operations. FEMA has established specific eligibility guidance for identifying the various debris types. |
Type | Example | | Vegetative | Large piles of tree limbs and branches piled on the public rights-of-way | | Construction and Demolition (C&D) | Damaged components of buildings and structures—wood, glass, metal, roofing material, tile, carpeting, concrete, equipment | | Hazardous Waste | Waste with properties that make it potentially harmful to human health or the environment | | White Goods | Household appliances | | Soil, Mud, Sand | Deposits on improved public property and rights-of-way from floods, landslides, and storm surges | | Vehicles and Vessels | Abandoned vehicles or vessels blocking ingress/egress in public-use areas | | Putrescent Debris | Decomposed animal carcasses | | Infectious Waste | Contaminated animal waste, human blood, pathological waste, discarded medical instruments | | Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Contaminated Debris | Debris contaminated with hazardous materials from an explosive event with chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threat agents |
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