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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Waste Management »   Program Guidance »   Solid Waste Section »   Disaster Debris

Emergency/Disaster Debris Management

North Carolina has hundreds of pre-approved disaster debris sites across the state.  For information about pre-approved sites in a particular county or to request that sites be activated to receive disaster debris, please contact the Regional Environmental Specialist for that county.  Sites are only listed as active when in use, and can only be activated by the site contact. 

To view a map of currently active debris sites, please see the Solid Waste Section's Interactive Mapping Application of Active Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Sites.

***While these sites might be available for disaster debris, please contact your local government for direction on waste disposal procedures following an emergency or disaster.  The best way to dispose of most storm debris – especially debris from damaged mobile homes, houses and other buildings – is to rely on your county or municipality’s waste disposal services or haul your waste to a permitted municipal solid waste landfill.  Please click here to view a press release regarding proper waste disposal after Hurricane Matthew.***

Effective January 1, 2021, the establishment of temporary debris storage and reduction sites (TDSRs) and the management of debris and wastes regulated under 15A NCAC 13B are required to meet the provisions of rule 15A NCAC 13B .0208(b) in order to be temporarily exempt from solid waste permitting requirements.

Guidance for Obtaining a Temporary Disaster Debris Site
  • DWM Temporary Disaster Debris Staging Site Quick Reference
  • Approval-Activation Process Diagram
  • Site Evaluation Form
  • Site Closure Guidance
Disaster Debris Management Guidance
  • Construction and Demolition Debris
  • Land Clearing and Inert Debris
  • Household Hazardous Waste 
  • Animal Mortality
  • List of Items Banned from Disposal
  • Spontaneous Combustion Guidance
  • NC Beaches Quick Guide
  • NC Mosquito Abatement Fact Sheet
  • NC Dept. of Transportation Disaster Recovery 
  • NC Marine Debris Emergency Response Comprehensive Guide and Field Guide
  • NC Division of Emergency Management Debris Removal Quick Guide
  • NC Division of Emergency Management Public Assistance Debris Guide
  • NC Division of Emergency Management Additional Information for Disaster Management Plans and MOAs
Federal Disaster Debris Guidance
  • FEMA Debris Management Guide
  • FEMA Environmental Green Sheet
  • FEMA Local Government Planning Guidance
  • EPA Planning for Disaster Debris
  • EPA Incident Decision Support Tool
Disaster Debris Management Workshop 2017

The Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section offered disaster debris management training for solid waste managers, emergency managers, and public works personnel in Wilmington on June 15, 2017.  Training was provided by staff with the Section’s Field Operations Branch, the NCDEQ Division of Air Quality, NCDOT State Maintenance Operations, the NCDPS Emergency Management Public Assistance Program, and the Onslow County Solid Waste Department.

  • Workshop Flyer and Agenda
  • Workshop Presentations
    • Division of Waste Management Solid Waste Section Presentation – Temporary Disaster Debris Staging Sites
    • Division of Air Quality Presentation
    • NCDOT Disaster Recovery Operations Presentation
    • NCEM Public Assistance Presentation
    • NC Incident Waterway Debris Response Guide Presentation

Solid Waste Section

  • Asphalt Shingles
  • Batteries
  • Disaster Debris
    • C & D Siting and Operational Guidelines
    • HHW - Temporary Collection Center
    • LCID-Siting and Operational Guidelines
    • Spontaneous Combustion Guidance
    • Emergency/Disaster Debris Site Closure Guidance
    • Managing Animal Mortalities
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Illegal Dumping
  • Items Banned from Disposal in Landfills
  • Comprehensive Landfill Audit Guidance
  • White Goods
  • Yard Waste
  • Electronics Management

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