INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) advises residents affected by the recent storms and tornadoes on Friday to be careful when managing debris.
Debris is any solid waste generated by natural or man-made disasters. Debris includes building rubble, soil and sediments, trees, shrubs, personal property, ash and charred wood.
Debris can pose a risk to a person’s health and safety if not handled properly.
IDEM’S Debris Safety Guidelines
- Do not approach damaged buildings or debris areas unless it is determined to be safe
- Use caution when handling any debris materials and do not disturb any asbestos containing materials or buildings
- Use an IDEM approved management method for woody debris
- Leaving debris as is, either on site or moving it to another location with property owner approval
- Chipping or on-site reduction and returning to place of generation
- Chipping or on-site reduction and leaving for residents to recycle and/or use for firewood
- Hauling to municipal solid waste landfills, transfer facilities or composting facilities
- Burning of woody debris with IDEM approval
- Follow IDEM approved management methods when handling, transferring, or disposing of emergency debris
For more information on emergency debris management, click here.
For more information on emergency burning for disasters, click here.
For more information on emergency asbestos debris management, click here.
Latest Stories
-
Goodwill grant will expand training to fill high demand jobs
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana was awarded a new grant to help get more people trained up to fill labor shortages in high demand jobs across Indiana.Marion County voters will determine if 18 judges are retained
18 Marion County judges will appear on the ballot in November. Voters will decide to keep them on the bench or not, and two others will be appointed.Indianapolis Colts release schedule for 2024 season
The team will play eight of their 17 games at home and the other nine on the road. The Colts will only have one primetime game during the season.Childcare costs more than rent, Hoosiers feeling the financial burden
Childcare costs are more expensive than rent in 11 states and Indiana is one of them, according to one childcare watch dog group.