2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake – Preliminary Debris Quantification and Optioneering for selected sites in Northwest Syria

UNEP initial quantification of earthquake generated debris in selected towns and villages in Northwest Syria based on damage assessment and building footprint data provided by UNOPS/UNDP 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 local debris management costs provided by UNDP, and results will need to be refined based on local parameters.