During an incident, when should waste management issues begin to be considered?
State, local, and tribal governments should begin considering waste management-related issues before an incident even occurs. Pre-incident planning and preparation are vital for efficient and successful waste management operations. Thinking ahead about waste management considerations, such as storage space, transportation, identification of surrounding waste facilities, and possible routes to them, and writing a waste management plan can save valuable time and money during an actual incident. If there is no waste management plan to follow, waste management issues should start being considered as soon as possible during an incident. The generation of waste can occur anytime during an incident.
