Debris is a mixture of building waste and rubble, typically resulting from damaged and demolished buildings and infrastructure. This waste stream can include:

• Building and infrastructure debris such as concrete, steel, wood, clay and tar elements
• Household furnishings and belongings included in the damaged built environment
• Parts originating from the power and telephone grids, such as electrical poles, wire, electronic equipment, transformers and all related equipment
• Parts of the water and sewage distribution system
• Natural debris such as clay, mud, trees, branches, bushes, palm tree leaves and
• Large items such as damaged boats, cars, buses, bicycles and furniture