Koizumi Environment Minister Wastes such as tiles and tatami mats caused by typhoons

Minister Koizumi visited Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, and expressed his plan to promote wide-area treatment of disaster waste such as tiles and tatami mats caused by Typhoon No.15.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Koizumi Environment Minister visited a parking lot in the Tomiura area of ​​Minamiboso City, which is a temporary storage area for disaster waste.

First, the Ministry of the Environment received an explanation of the situation, and Minami Boso City has temporarily set up three temporary storage spaces from 14th, but has temporarily suspended acceptance due to lack of space. I heard about the problem.

When the mayor of Ishii made another request for support for disaster waste disposal, Mr. Koizumi replied, “We will do everything we can, including increasing the number of collection vehicles.”

In Chiba Prefecture, a large amount of waste such as tiles and tatami mats was produced due to the damage of Typhoon No.15. I want to go. "

After that, Minister Koizumi also spoke to the residents who gathered, and asked each person about the situation of the disaster and what kind of support they needed.

A boy in 6th grade said, “I don't know the overall damage yet, and I want you to know more about the terrible situation.”