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disaster recovery
flood control
waste disposal
pollution
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Abstract
Sandbags are an essential tool for flood prevention and control and are commonly used by homeowners and commercial owners. However, after a storm has passed and floodwaters have receded, sand from sandbags is often not properly discarded. This article addresses the impacts of improper disposal of sand from sandbags and provides steps for proper disposal. Written by Whitney Elmore, Laura Valencia, Yilin Zhuang, and Angela Lindsey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2025.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024b). Safety Guidelines: Floodwater. https://www.cdc.gov/floods/safety/floodwater-after-a-disaster-or-emergency-safety.html
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2025). Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance. https://www.epa.gov/flooded-homes
Yeşiller, N., Hanson, J. L., Wartman, J., Turner, B., Gardiner, A., Manheim, D. C., & Choi, J. (2023). Disaster reconnaissance framework for sustainable post-disaster materials management. Waste Management, 169, 392–398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.07.010
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