ANALYSIS ON INTENSITY OF WASTE GENERATION IN PREFECTURAL DISASTER WASTE DISPOSAL PLANS AND INFLUENCE IN EXISTING PLAN IN WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE

Abstract

 This research aims to examine and contribute relevant information for future municipal disaster waste disposal plans. To this end, we collected the domestic waste disposal plans in each prefecture and examined the per unit generation rate (PUGR) and estimation methods used in each plan. Five PUGRs were observed and their characteristics were identified. Some local governments were also revealed to be inconsistent in the use of assumed disasters and/or the intended purposes of the PUGRs. Furthermore, we estimated the amount of disaster waste generation using the PUGR of the Disaster Waste Disposal Guidelines for Wakayama Prefecture as a case study. We examined the influence of PUGR on each item in the existing plan of the Wakayama Prefecture. In conclusion, we discussed the importance and influence of PUGRs on waste disposal plans.