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Waste management policy revisions: lessons learned from the Katrina disaster

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The main objective of this paper is to identify debris and waste management policies that need to be changed based on the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. Policy issues addressed include fragmented jurisdictional problems, issues related to types of debris, burning of house hold debris, wood infestation with Formosan termites and banning of yard wastes from landfills. Current practices and trends in the building material waste management following disasters are examined from a building life cycle standpoint or cradle to cradle concept. Completing the proper planning before the disaster is critical. Having a plan in place can allow for maximum, integrated recycling, resource optimisation, waste reduction and deconstruction. Examination of the waste management hierarchy and life cycle management of material is used to improve the understanding of reuse and recycle opportunities. Based on the lessons learnt from Hurricane Katrina proposed changes in debris management policy following natural disasters.

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  • William E. Roper, 2008. "Waste management policy revisions: lessons learned from the Katrina disaster," International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 8(2/3), pages 275-309.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijetma:v:8:y:2008:i:2/3:p:275-309
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    1. Breve Ferrari, Alejandra & Fannin, J. Matthew, "undated". "Using System Dynamics for Optimal Debris Management in a Changing Policy Environment," 2016 Annual Meeting, July 31-August 2, Boston, Massachusetts 235863, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    2. Brown, Charlotte & Milke, Mark, 2016. "Recycling disaster waste: Feasibility, method and effectiveness," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 106(C), pages 21-32.
    3. Fetter, Gary & Rakes, Terry, 2012. "Incorporating recycling into post-disaster debris disposal," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 46(1), pages 14-22.

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