An IT Logistics Management Plan for Disposal of Large-Scale Earthquake Wastes

Rubble disposal is one of the most important issues for urban restoration after an earthquake disaster. A detailed management plan is required to deal with the rubble generated, especially by a large-scale earthquake, in order to avoid undesirable effects such as traffic congestion and safety issues. This paper proposes an IT based logistics system to manage the disposal of rubble. A specific management plan is suggested for the area of Koto-Delta region, Tokyo. The plan includes an operation procedure, specifying locations of stock yards for rubble disposal. A simulation is used to estimate selected air quality impacts caused by the operation.