DebrisTech

What DebrisTech does

DebrisTech, LLC is a privately held Mississippi-based professional services firm founded in 2010 by Brooks R. Wallace, P.E., that provides disaster debris monitoring and FEMA Category A reimbursement documentation exclusively to government entities. The company has served 118 counties and municipalities across 17 states and territories, monitoring the removal of over 50 million cubic yards of debris across 80 projects in the past two years and 26 federally declared disasters. Its customer base is entirely governmental, spanning local municipalities (Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Mustang, Dallas), county governments (Lincoln County MS, St. Charles Parish LA, Ashland-Boyd County KY), and territorial agencies (Puerto Rico DTOP).

The company's core product is the Electronic Debris Management System (EDMS), a custom-built platform that replaces handwritten paper tickets with ruggedized iPad-based data collection featuring GPS tagging, barcode scanning, digital photography, and wireless upload to a Central Information Database with GIS mapping. The platform incorporates a three-factor ticket authentication system (serialized ticket objects, device-registered iPads, signature capture), automated fraud detection, vehicle and equipment certification, and real-time access for FEMA and Inspector General audits. Supporting physical infrastructure includes Mobile Command and Communications Centers, on-site training systems, and field ID badge printing. The platform has been refined across 20+ major disaster responses including Superstorm Sandy, the Moore OK tornado, Hurricanes Matthew, Irma, Maria, and Ida, and the Dallas EF3 tornado.

DebrisTech generates revenue exclusively through professional services contracts awarded via competitive procurement (RFPs) and pre-procured or cooperative purchasing agreements with government clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are typically multi-year (with five-year continuing service agreements like the Jacksonville Beach engagement representing the template) and bill monitoring services as FEMA Category A debris removal eligible expenses. The company has a documented 100% FEMA reimbursement success rate for clients and zero contract terminations in its operating history. It maintains no subsidiaries, has no institutional investors, and operates with a lean core leadership team of eight principals/managers backed by a surge-staffing model that can mobilize 200+ local monitors within 24-48 hours of a Notice to Proceed.

Name

DebrisTech

Legal name

DebrisTech, LLC

Website

https://debristech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DebrisTech provides real-time electronic debris monitoring and FEMA Category A reimbursement documentation to U.S. county, municipal, state, and territorial governments following federally declared disasters, using its custom-built EDMS platform across 17 states and territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Recovery / Debris Monitoring Services

NAICS

Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Remediation Services (562910), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Disaster Response & Debris Management (Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfires) (EUAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Debris Cleanup & Hauling (Fire/Flood/Storm) (HSAKALAO), Debris Removal & Access Restoration (Roads/Sites) (EUAEAIAK)

Keywords

• Debris monitoring services
• Disaster recovery documentation
• FEMA reimbursement assistance
• Electronic debris management
• Government debris tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Picayune

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Debris Monitoring Services: DebrisTech provides debris removal monitoring and documentation services to government entities (counties, municipalities, states, territories) following federally declared disasters. Services are rendered under contract with government clients who use the documentation to secure FEMA reimbursement for Category A debris removal expenses. Revenue is generated through professional services contracts, typically awarded via RFP or pre-procured agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DebrisTech provides debris removal monitoring and disaster recovery documentation services to government entities (counties, municipalities, states, and territories) following federally declared disasters. Services are delivered through a custom-designed Electronic Debris Management System (EDMS) using ruggedized iPads, barcode scanning, GPS tagging, and digital photography, with data uploaded in real time to a Central Information Database to generate FEMA-compliant, cradle-to-grave documentation that maximizes Category A debris removal reimbursement. Field deployment is supported by Mobile Command Centers and rapidly trained surge staff mobilized within 24-48 hours of notice to proceed.

Product overview

DebrisTech offers a unified debris monitoring platform built around the Electronic Debris Management System (EDMS), which serves as the core platform for real-time tracking and documentation of debris removal operations. The system includes the Central Information Database for data management, Mobile Command and Communications Centers for field deployment, handheld scanning devices for data collection, and various supporting tools including three-factor ticket authentication, on-site training systems, ID badge printing, and barcode applicators. The company also provides disaster recovery guidance services to government entities seeking FEMA reimbursement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Electronic Debris Management System (EDMS): Custom-designed electronic debris management system that provides real-time data collection, GPS tracking, barcode scanning, and documentation for debris removal operations to ensure FEMA compliance.

Products and services

• Electronic Debris Management System (EDMS) Custom-designed real-time data collection and debris monitoring platform utilizing ruggedized iPads with proprietary software, barcode scanning, GPS tagging, digital photography, and wireless upload to a Central Information Database with GIS mapping, providing cradle-to-grave digital documentation for FEMA-eligible debris removal operations. Sold to government entities as the technology backbone of debris monitoring service contracts.
• Debris Monitoring and Documentation Services Professional debris removal monitoring and disaster recovery documentation service for counties, municipalities, states, and territories following federally declared disasters, providing FEMA Category A reimbursement-eligible documentation through deployed monitors, Mobile Command Centers, and the EDMS platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% reimbursement rate for all clients
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jacksonville Beach RFP Cooperative Purchasing ClausecoreOthers · 1 October 2017The City of Jacksonville Beach's RFP included a cooperative purchasing clause allowing neighboring municipalities (Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach) to engage DebrisTech for debris monitoring services without separate procurement processes. This arrangement enabled rapid deployment to multiple beach cities following Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with disaster recovery services including debris management and FEMA-compliant documentation. Pursues similar government RFPs but as part of a much wider portfolio of engineering and construction services.
• Tetra Tech: Large global engineering and consulting firm with a disaster recovery and emergency response practice that includes debris monitoring services for government clients. Competes with DebrisTech on broader RFPs while offering many other engineering services.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering and project management firm with a U.S. government services practice covering emergency management, FEMA Public Assistance, and disaster debris monitoring. Provides overlapping services as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Stantec: Environmental services and engineering consulting firm with debris management and disaster recovery capabilities serving municipalities and government agencies. Competes with DebrisTech on environmental/debris monitoring engagements within a much broader services portfolio.
• KBR (Government Solutions): Government services contractor providing disaster response, emergency management, and FEMA-related support to federal and state agencies. Overlaps with DebrisTech in disaster-recovery services but operates at much larger scale.
• ICF International: Consulting firm with public sector practice providing disaster recovery, FEMA grant management, and emergency management services to government clients. Adjacent competitor with similar regulatory expertise but a much broader professional services portfolio.

Direct peers

• IAP World Services: Specializes in disaster response, recovery, and debris management services for federal, state, and local government clients. Provides similar debris monitoring and documentation services to municipalities following declared disasters.
• Witt O'Brien's (Verisk): Part of Verisk, Witt O'Brien's is one of the largest debris monitoring and emergency management firms in the U.S., directly competing with DebrisTech for government RFPs following federally declared disasters. Operates as a leading disaster response and FEMA compliance consultant serving municipalities and counties.
• Hagerty Consulting: Emergency management and disaster recovery consulting firm providing FEMA Public Assistance grant management, debris monitoring, and disaster recovery services to government clients. Direct competitor in the post-disaster debris monitoring RFP market.

Emerging players

• Hill International: Construction risk management and disaster consulting firm providing program management services to government clients, including post-disaster reconstruction oversight. Niche overlap with DebrisTech in disaster-related government engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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