Why are waste management issues important?
Nearly every incident, whether man-made or natural, will involve the management of waste. In fact, waste management can account for a significant portion of the overall cost of an incident and is an important part of the long-term recovery from an incident. Until all applicable materials are properly managed, recovery from an incident is not complete. In addition, some materials are toxic to the environment and human health. Therefore, if these materials are not properly managed in a timely fashion, the damage resulting from the incident could be exacerbated.
