2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake – Preliminary Debris Quantification and Optioneering for Kahramanmaras Province

Kahramanmaras province, Turkey: UNEP initial quantification of earthquake generated debris in four cities in Kahramanmaras province in Türkiye is derived from building footprint data provided by Microsoft along with satellite imagery. Two scenarios are presented: a) Scenario 1: 100% of debris is disposed of at disposal facilities; and b) Scenario 2: 50% of debris is recycled at a centralized recycling facility and remaining 50% is disposed. For modelling purposes, disposal and recycling facilities are assumed to be at a 10km distance from source of debris. Cost assumptions are based on regional debris management costs, and results will need to be refined based on local parameters.