Where will all the trash go from Hurricane Helene clean-up in Western North Carolina?

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina faces a massive cleanup challenge. Debris and waste management isn't just about quick fixes; it requires careful handling to prevent long-term environmental damage and mitigate climate change impacts.

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[RAVAdventures]

My house in Boone will be totally demolished and needs to be hauled away. What will that cost?

[msomething]

The story from "Alices Restaurant" comes to mind when talking about the minibus full of trash, ... I suggest instead of two piles of trash, truck it all to NYC so we can just one pile of trash.

[tommyleemaddox]

"Worsen climate change"? Perhaps Unicorns can help. My gosh...

[craigdarby]

The climate is going to change? What's next, the sun is going to rise in the morning?

[drshahnawazshahnawaz]

Climate change no ..god.. beating..you...

[ladystarr]

Concrete blocks & bricks can be recycled

[katherinecornette]

Hmm somehow we figure this out. Separate the trash and recycle what you can, compost what you can & burn what can be burned. It is a monumental task & I’m pretty sure Florida will be doing the same. STOP with all the “oh my gosh, what are we to do?” Better buckle up and let’s do whatever is necessary to help these communities!!!

[tearalewis]

How does the state plan on handling all the toxic radiation waste that was washed down stream.. the many barrels found and compromised bury site??? Or is this more information you plan to not talk about just like the thousands of dead not hundreds. And now people losing their land?

[smartrizvi]

We pray the Almighty God to protect the innocent lives across the world especially Lebanon, Palestine and other parts of the world.

[MrZd]

It's nothing if you compare to the Palestinian had through everyday since you support the israel

[thorstenduessler]

Answer is who cares, it’s you’re problem if you live there