CAR Appliance Recycler Recycling & Waste Management 2

Question 1

Which federal law governs the proper disposal of refrigerants from appliances?

Accepted Answer

Clean Air Act Section 608

Answer

Clean Air Act Section 608 requires certified technicians to recover refrigerants from appliances before disposal to prevent ozone-depleting emissions.

Question 2

What is the primary environmental concern with polyurethane foam insulation found in older refrigerators?

Accepted Answer

It releases CFC or HCFC blowing agents

Answer

Older refrigerator foam insulation was blown with CFCs or HCFCs, which are ozone-depleting substances that must be captured during recycling.

Question 3

An appliance recycler receives a washing machine with a PCB-containing capacitor manufactured before 1979. What must happen before shredding?

Accepted Answer

The capacitor must be removed and managed as hazardous waste

Answer

Capacitors manufactured before 1979 may contain PCBs and must be removed and managed as hazardous waste under TSCA regulations before shredding.

Question 4

What is 'upstream reporting' in the context of appliance recycling material flows?

Accepted Answer

Documenting the origin and collection point of appliances received

Answer

Upstream reporting documents where collected appliances originated, enabling traceability and supporting claims about material recovery rates.

Question 5

Which material recovered from appliance recycling is classified as a non-ferrous metal?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum heat exchanger

Answer

Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal because it contains no significant iron content, making it a distinct commodity stream from ferrous steel components.

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CAR Appliance Recycler Recycling & Waste Management 2