CAR Fluid & Hazardous Waste Management 2

Question 1

Under EPA regulations, used oil that has been mixed with a listed hazardous waste is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A listed hazardous waste itself

Answer

Still usable recycled oil

Answer

A universal waste

Answer

Exempt from all regulations

Question 2

What is the maximum container size typically allowed for storing used oil at an automotive recycling facility before requiring a permit?

Accepted Answer

There is no maximum without a permit

Answer

55 gallons

Answer

250 gallons

Answer

500 gallons

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'generator accumulation time' for small quantity generators of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

90 days

Answer

270 days

Question 4

Refrigerant recovered from vehicle air conditioning systems must be handled by:

Accepted Answer

EPA Section 609 certified technicians only

Answer

Any certified mechanic

Answer

Any employee with OSHA training

Answer

A licensed hazardous waste hauler

Question 5

What is the primary concern when mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles are not properly removed before crushing?

Accepted Answer

Mercury contamination of scrap metal and the environment

Answer

Fire risk during crushing

Answer

Loss of recyclable copper

Answer

Increased crushing equipment wear

Question 6

Under RCRA, which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

Radioactivity

Answer

Ignitability

Answer

Corrosivity

Answer

Toxicity

Question 7

When draining coolant from end-of-life vehicles, used antifreeze that shows no contamination with hazardous substances is typically classified as:

Accepted Answer

Non-hazardous recyclable material

Answer

Listed hazardous waste

Answer

Characteristic hazardous waste

Answer

Universal waste