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Collection and Transportation Logistics Flashcards

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  1. What federal regulation governs commercial driver licensing requirements for waste collection vehicle operators?

    Answer: 49 CFR Part 383

    49 CFR Part 383 establishes CDL standards, knowledge tests, and skills tests required for operators of commercial motor vehicles including large waste trucks.

  2. Which waste collection system uses a vacuum pneumatic tube network to transport waste underground?

    Answer: Automated vacuum collection (AVAC)

    AVAC systems use underground sealed pipes and vacuum pressure to transport waste from inlet stations to a central collection point, common in dense urban or campus settings.

  3. A compaction ratio of 4:1 for a rear-load truck means:

    Answer: Loose waste volume is reduced to one-quarter its original volume

    A 4:1 compaction ratio means the compactor reduces loose waste to 25% of its original volume, allowing the truck to carry significantly more material per load.

  4. What is the key advantage of RFID-tagged carts in a waste collection program?

    Answer: They enable automated tracking of collection completion and set-out rates

    RFID tags on carts communicate with truck-mounted readers to automatically log when and where each cart was serviced, improving accountability and data collection.

  5. Under FMCSA hours-of-service rules, a property-carrying driver may drive a maximum of how many hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

    Answer: 11 hours

    FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395 limits property-carrying drivers to 11 hours of driving following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

  6. What does 'diversion rate' measure in a municipal solid waste program?

    Answer: The proportion of waste diverted from landfill through recycling, composting, or reuse

    Diversion rate measures the percentage of total waste generated that is redirected away from landfill disposal through recycling, composting, or other beneficial uses.

  7. Which collection method is most efficient for densely populated urban high-rise buildings?

    Answer: Containerized dumpster service with front-load trucks

    Front-load trucks servicing large shared dumpsters are most efficient for high-rise buildings because a single stop collects waste from many residents simultaneously.