Disposal of Disaster Waste Generated by the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster

Abstract

The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred off the Tohoku region′s coast in the Pacific Ocean caused not only loss of human life but also the generation of a significant amount of disaster waste to be dealt with. There are still many municipalities that are experiencing difficulties in processing this waste independently. Miyagi Prefecture is proceeding with waste disposal, relying on cooperative efforts from both within and outside the prefecture. The prefecture aims to complete its disposal program by FY 2013.