Dataset on Disaster Waste post-earthquake 2016 in Manabi province, Ecuador. Recovery to recycling and reuse

A powerful earthquake that hit Ecuador on April 16th, 2016, generated large volumes of debris and waste. This dataset contains data on the recovered and reused disaster material. The dataset includes the following: Recovered plastic material. Recovered metal material. Recovered Cardboard and paper. Recovered glass. Other recovered recyclable materials. Material reused. This dataset was created to highlight the quantity increase of disaster waste (2016), comparing it with the volume generated in conditions before the earthquake (2015) and almost four years after the earthquake (2019). Furthermore, the database shows the recycling process phases completed by each of the total medium and small-sized scrap businesses (n=62) in Manabi province and the number of months post-earthquake when the scrap dealers purchased disaster materials. Finally, the dataset includes perceptions of scrap businesses about business advantages after the earthquake. Considering the considerable volume of waste and debris generated, this dataset can provide data to analyse disaster waste management as a crucial task for post-disaster recovery.