Chapter 12 solid Waste and Recycling Management

Question 1

Each type of waste has specific handling and disposal requirements for which the organization that prduces it, referred to as the ________ responsible

a. waste handler
b. waste generator
c. waste container
d. waste truck

Answer 1

b. waste generator

Question 2

solid waste can be:

a. solid and liquid only
b. liquid and contained gas only
c. contained gas and solid only
d. solid, liquid, and contained gas.

Answer 2

d. solid, liquid, and contained gas

Question 3

Which or the following is considered a potentially infectious material according to OSHA’s definition?

a. liquid blood
b. semi-liquid blood
c. dried blood
d. All are potentially infectious

Answer 3

d. All are potentially infectious

Question 4

To evaluate the current and future stream of waste, a property manager should conduct a:

a. waste audit.
b. waste service
c. waste budget
d. waste collection

Answer 4

a. waste audit

Question 5

Mark is managing a building in an urban environment with limited space. The type of large waste container that Mark should select for this building is a:

a. front-load container
b. rear-load container
c. roll-off container
d. stationary compactor

Answer 5

b. rear-load container

Question 6

Michelle manages a building that generates non-compact-able wastes, including numerous wooden pallets and a large amount of sawdust. Which is the best type of large waste container to select for this building?

a. front-load container
b. rear load container
c. roll-off container
d. staionary compactor

Answer 6

c. roll-off container

Question 7

Three steps of waste recovery include all except:

a. separation
b. processing
c. disposal
d. marketing

Answer 7

c. disposal

Question 8

Felicia is having a waste audit performed for her building and its occupants. Which of the following is not one of the functions of a waste audit?

a. ID the categories of waste they generate
b. ID the volume of waste they generate.
c. Indicate the type of size of recommended recycling program.
d. ascertain levels of compliance with regulations

Answer 8

d. ascertain levels of compliance with regulations

Question 9

A vendor for a recycling program should:

a. be available to implement programs.
b. provide education
c. employ dedicated personnel
d. All of the above

Answer 9

d. all of the above

Question 10

Joe is starting a recycling program in his building. To ensure maximum participation, Joe should ensure participants are informed about the following except:

a. processing of recycled materials
b. goals of the program
c. progress of the program
d. benefits of recycling.

Answer 10

a. processing of recycled materials.