CPWM Waste Collection and Transportation Practices 3

Question 1

A commercial hauler collects putrescible waste and medical waste in the same vehicle compartment. This practice is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited under most state regulations requiring separate handling of medical waste

Answer

Medical (regulated) waste must be collected and transported separately from municipal solid waste under state and federal regulations.

Question 2

What is 'deadhead mileage' in the context of waste transportation?

Accepted Answer

Miles driven with an empty vehicle not collecting or delivering waste

Answer

Deadhead mileage refers to non-productive vehicle travel when the truck carries no payload, increasing cost and emissions.

Question 3

Which document must accompany a shipment of hazardous waste from the generator to the disposal facility?

Accepted Answer

Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest

Answer

The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) is the required tracking document that follows hazardous waste from cradle to grave.

Question 4

A collection crew notices a container is leaking an unknown liquid. The correct first response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse collection, secure the area, and notify the supervisor and potentially emergency responders

Answer

Unknown leaking liquids may be hazardous; crews must refuse collection, establish a safety perimeter, and contact the supervisor and potentially HAZMAT responders.

Question 5

Transfer stations serve what primary function in the waste management system?

Accepted Answer

Temporary consolidation point where waste is transferred from collection vehicles to larger long-haul vehicles

Answer

Transfer stations consolidate waste from multiple collection trucks into larger trailers for more economical long-haul transport to disposal facilities.

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CPWM Waste Collection and Transportation Practices 3