CPWM Collection and Transportation Logistics 2

Question 1

What does 'payload capacity' refer to in waste collection vehicle specifications?

Accepted Answer

The maximum weight of waste the vehicle can legally carry

Answer

Payload capacity is the maximum allowable weight of cargo (waste) a vehicle can carry without exceeding its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

Question 2

Which routing strategy minimizes left-hand turns to reduce fuel consumption and collection time?

Accepted Answer

UPS-style right-turn optimization

Answer

UPS-style right-turn optimization reduces idling at intersections and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing left turns that require crossing traffic.

Question 3

A residential curbside collection truck must not exceed what federal bridge formula weight limit on a standard two-axle configuration?

Accepted Answer

80,000 lbs

Answer

Federal law limits most multi-axle trucks to 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight on interstate highways under the Bridge Formula.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a transfer station in a waste collection system?

Accepted Answer

To consolidate waste from collection vehicles before long-haul transport

Answer

Transfer stations consolidate smaller collection vehicle loads into larger transfer trailers to reduce per-ton transportation costs to distant disposal facilities.

Question 5

Which type of collection service requires residents to place waste at the property line rather than the curb?

Accepted Answer

Backyard collection

Answer

Backyard collection requires crews to enter private property to retrieve containers, resulting in higher labor costs than curbside service.

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CPWM Collection and Transportation Logistics 2