What is a Debris Pit?
Debris Pits are created when solid waste – like land clearing debris (trees, brush and stumps) and construction debris (lumber, drywall, shingles, siding, etc.) are buried below ground. Historically, debris pits have been created during construction of residential developments to dispose of land clearing and construction debris. This became illegal in 1988. Current regulations require disposal of this waste in a permitted solid waste disposal facility. However, residential properties built in the 1960s, 70s and 80s still experience problems as a result of this past disposal practice.
