CMI CMI Waste Disposal & Recycling Procedures 2

Question 1

Which type of waste requires a red bag for disposal in commercial and healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Regulated medical or biohazardous waste

Answer

Red biohazard bags are used for regulated medical waste such as contaminated materials, blood-soaked items, or items that may contain infectious agents.

Question 2

What does 'source separation' mean in a commercial recycling program?

Accepted Answer

Separating recyclables from trash at the point where they are generated

Answer

Source separation means occupants sort their waste into recyclables, compostables, and trash at the point of generation, reducing contamination and making custodial collection more efficient.

Question 3

What should a custodial technician do if recyclable bins are contaminated with food waste or liquids?

Accepted Answer

Remove the contamination if safe, or redirect the bin contents to general waste per facility policy

Answer

Contaminated recyclables can spoil entire loads sent to recycling facilities, so removing contamination or redirecting to general waste per policy prevents rejected recycling loads.

Question 4

How should custodial staff handle used fluorescent light bulbs that need to be discarded?

Accepted Answer

Place in a designated EPA-compliant container for mercury-containing waste, not general trash

Answer

Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, a hazardous material regulated by the EPA, and must be disposed of through designated collection programs or universal waste handlers.

Question 5

What is the custodial technician's responsibility regarding recycling contamination education?

Accepted Answer

Communicating contamination issues to building occupants or supervisors to improve recycling habits

Answer

Custodial technicians often serve as front-line observers of recycling contamination and can help improve a facility's program by communicating issues to management or occupants.

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CMI CMI Waste Disposal & Recycling Procedures 2