Debris News and Reporting Coverage | WRAL

Crews race to clear Outer Banks debris ahead of coastal storms

Hundreds of truckloads of debris have already been cleared from the Outer Banks. WRAL News looks at where things stand ahead of a system that could wipe out even more homes.

Volunteers clear nearly 1,500 pounds of trash from Walnut Creek after heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in July and August left Walnut Creek in Raleigh with an estimated 1,500 pounds of trash. Volunteers with The Great Raleigh Cleanup worked to clear the massive amount of garbage.

Volunteers pick up nearly 1,500 pounds of trash in Walnut Creek after record rains

Heavy rainfall in July and August left Walnut Creek in Raleigh with an estimated 1,500 pounds of trash. Volunteers with The Great Raleigh Cleanup worked to clear the massive amount of garbage.

Ask the Meteorologist: How far can a tornado launch debris?

Last week's EF-4 tornado in Kentucky flung debris more than 50 miles away

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Helene response questions: What happens to the debris and trash?

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about Hurricane Helene relief.

Debris from Helene could harm environment, release greenhouse gases

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina faces a massive cleanup challenge. Debris and waste management isn't just about quick fixes; it requires careful handling to prevent long-term environmental damage and mitigate climate change impacts.

Helene aftermath: What happens to debris in North Carolina?

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina faces a massive cleanup challenge. Debris and waste management isn't just about quick fixes; it requires careful handling to prevent long-term environmental damage and mitigate climate change impacts.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Debris fire at Rocky Mount recycling plant

The Rocky Mount Fire Chief confirmed that crews have been working to contain the fire since about 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Severe storms cause extensive damage throughout the Triangle (8/15/2023)

Severe storms rolled throught the Triangle Tuesday afternoon, leaving more than 90,000 people in the Triangle without power and down trees in several areas. WRAL News had full-team coverage from the hardest-hit areas.

Multiple trees down on Creedmoor Road in Wake County

On Tuesday, there were several trees down on Creedmoor Road in Wake County.

Tree falls on Kingsland Drive home in Raleigh

On Tuesday, a tree fell on a home on Kingsland Drive in Ralegh.

Dozens of drivers reimbursed for damage to vehicles on I-440

The eastbound portion of I-440 near Six Forks Road has been resurfaced after drivers complained of old asphalt and uneven lanes. The total project will cost about $26 million.

Dozens of drivers reimbursed for car damage along I-440

The eastbound portion of I-440 near Six Forks Road has been resurfaced after drivers complained of old asphalt and uneven lanes. The total project will cost about $26 million.

Mark Boyle, WRAL anchor/reporter

Cleanup crews from other states come to Outer Banks after homes destroyed in Rodanthe

Volunteers, cleanup groups and concerned citizens are helping clean up part of the Outer Banks after two homes collapsed in Rodanthe.

'It is not safe for anyone:' Log removal underway on the Neuse River

A big operation is underway is currently underway on the Neuse River, with every access point is closed because of log jams and crews are working to fix that.

Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter

Crew working to clear log jams, debris in the Neuse River

A big operation is underway is currently underway on the Neuse River, with every access point closed because of log jams.

Plane debris breaks off and falls near Denver

Debris from a United Airlines flight broke off and landed near Denver on Saturday.

Zebulon homeowner upset with piles of storm debris still around

It's been two months since a tornado tore through parts of Wake County. One resident still has storm debris in front of her home and can't get it removed.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter

Crews work to remove debris from Hurricane Florence

The debris Hurricane Florence left behind had to go somewhere, and much of it ended up in the water.

After Hurricane Florence, fishermen reel in a lot of debris

The debris Hurricane Florence left behind had to go somewhere, and much of it ended up in the water. Some settled along the coastline, other still floats in the water. Now an effort led by the North Carolina Coastal Federation is making a difference.

Richard Adkins, WRAL Photojournalist