Typhoon 19 disaster waste Estimated number 1 million tons
Disaster waste, such as debris and broken furniture, caused by Typhoon No. 19 has risen to several million tons, which is expected to exceed the amount of last year's heavy rain in western Japan. The Ministry of the Environment is requesting cooperation from local governments other than the disaster-stricken area and rushing the process.
According to the Ministry of the Environment, disaster waste caused by Typhoon No. 19 is estimated to be several million tons in 11 prefectures based on the number of houses damaged by flooding.
Although it is not yet known in detail, it is expected to exceed approximately 2 million tons that were produced in Okayama Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture during the heavy rain in western Japan last July.
Also, as of the 16th, a total of 10 waste disposal facilities have been shut down due to flooding, etc., and there are places where disaster waste can not be treated and left untreated. .
The Ministry of the Environment is requesting cooperation from local governments and private businesses other than the disaster-stricken areas regarding the acceptance of garbage.
In addition, the Ministry of the Environment staff is dispatched to the disaster site to support the establishment of a temporary storage area for waste, and we want to deal with it so that the processing can proceed quickly.